
Dr. Forrest Bates Messerschmidt O.D.
Optometrist
8800 Glacier Hwy Suite 118 Juneau AK, 99801About
Dr. Forrest Messerschmidt is an optometrist practicing in Juneau, AK. Dr. Messerschmidt specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Messerschmidt 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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