Dr. Richard Loren Nelson O.D.
Optometrist | Corneal and Contact Management
1500 N Jefferson Way Indianola IA, 50125About
Dr. Richard Nelson is an optometrist practicing in Indianola, IA. Dr. Nelson specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Nelson performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
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