
Dr. Richard Alexander Hartwell OD
Optometrist
110 Charlton Rd Suite 2 Sturbridge MA, 01566About
Dr. Richard Hartwell is an optometrist practicing in Sturbridge, MA. Dr. Hartwell specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Hartwell 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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