Dr. Shawn Ricker O.D.
Optometrist
50 Greene St Cumberland MD, 21502About
Dr. Shawn Ricker is an optometrist practicing in Cumberland, MD. Dr. Ricker specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Ricker 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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