Richard L. Nelson, OD

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

Dr. Richard L. Nelson is a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Indianola, IA with special training and skill in creating and maintaining contact lenses. As a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist, Richard L. Nelson, 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.