Dr. Thomas F Rippner O.D.
Optometrist
1270 Peach St San Luis Obispo CA, 93401About
Dr. Thomas Rippner is an optometrist practicing in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dr. Rippner specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Rippner 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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