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Richard W. Gallerani, OD

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

Gender: Male
Experience: 18+ years

About Richard W. Gallerani, OD

Richard W. Gallerani, OD is a corneal and contact management optometrist and optometrist. Dr. Richard W. Gallerani has 18+ years of experience in corneal and contact management optometry.

Education

Richard W. Gallerani, OD earned a degree of a Doctor of Optometry.

Licenses

Richard W. Gallerani, OD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since January 09, 2006, and his NPI number is 1699753624.

Book an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Richard W. Gallerani, please call (413) 789-2106.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

Dr. Richard W. Gallerani is a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Agawam, MA with special training and skill in creating and maintaining contact lenses. As a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist, Richard W. Gallerani, OD performs contact lens fitting and ongoing cornea evaluations. Corneal and Contact Management Optometry is the treatment of corneal diseases and the maintenance of contact lenses. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Corneal and Contact Management Optometrists include myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, and keratoconus. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Corneal and Contact Management Optometrists include managing standard contacts and scleral lenses.

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Corneal And Contact Management Optometrists in Feeding Hills, Agawam, MA

Optometrist

Dr. Richard W. Gallerani is an Optometrist in Agawam, MA with special training and skill in examining eyes for both vision and health problems, and correcting refractive errors by prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses, as well as providing low vision care and vision therapy. As an Optometrist, Richard W. Gallerani, OD performs eye exams to detect any vision problems or diseases; requires testing visual acuity, depth, and color perception, as well as the ability to focus and coordinate the eyes. Optometry is the practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Optometrists include conjunctivitis, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Optometrists include visual acuity test, color blindness test, cover test, eye movement test, depth perception test, retinoscopy, refraction test, as well as autorefractor and abberrometer prescription estimate.

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrists in Feeding Hills, Agawam, MA

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