Dr. William H. Vickers O. D.
Optometrist
215 North Allison Barbourville KY, 40906About
Dr. William Vickers is an optometrist practicing in Barbourville, KY. Dr. Vickers specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Vickers 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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