The 20 Best Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) Doctors Near Me in cape coral, FL

Find the Top Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) near cape coral, FL. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Distinguished in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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    Tyson Eye

    18770 N Tamiami Trl, 
    North Fort Myers, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    239-542-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Farrell Tyson-Ii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Tyson-Ii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Cataract, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, and Cone Dystrophy. Dr. Tyson-Ii is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tyson-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Referral may be required

    Cape Coral Eye Center P.A.

    4120 Del Prado Blvd S, 
    Cape Coral, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    239-542-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cristos Ifantides-Ii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Ifantides-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Ifantides-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. John D. Stephens
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. John D. Stephens
    Ophthalmology
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    Tyson Eye

    4120 Del Prado Blvd S, 
    Cape Coral, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    239-542-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Stephens is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Stephens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Stephens is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Stephens is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. Sunil M. Malkani
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. Sunil M. Malkani
    Ophthalmology
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    Richard M Davis MD PA

    9201 Cypress Lake Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    239-324-4888
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sunil Malkani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Malkani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE), Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Malkani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. Holly D. Leppert
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. Holly D. Leppert
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2675 Winkler Ave Fl 2, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (5.1 miles away)
    239-656-6300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Holly Leppert is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Leppert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Leppert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    4101 Evans Ave, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (6.5 miles away)
    239-939-3456
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
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    Michael Tsipursky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Tsipursky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Artery Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Tsipursky is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tsipursky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Referral may be required

    Martin Bionics Clinical Care Ft Myers LLC

    12670 New Brittany Blvd Ste 102, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    239-936-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Trevor Elmquist is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Elmquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Temporal Arteritis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. Yasaira R. Torres
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. Yasaira R. Torres
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Elmquist Eye Group

    7970 Summerlin Lakes Dr Ste 200, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (7.4 miles away)
    239-936-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Yasaira Torres is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Torres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Torres is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Torres is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Referral may be required

    Tyson Eye

    18770 N Tamiami Trl, 
    North Fort Myers, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    239-542-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Marilyn Marquez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Marquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Cataract. Dr. Marquez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants Of Southwest Florida PA

    6901 International Center Blvd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    239-393-4323
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Raskauskas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Raskauskas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Raskauskas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. Katrina A. Mears
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. Katrina A. Mears
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants Of Southwest Florida PA

    6901 International Center Blvd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    239-939-4323
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katrina Mears is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Mears is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Mears is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. Avtar T. Ghuman
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. Avtar T. Ghuman
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants Of Southwest Florida PA

    6901 International Center Blvd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    239-393-4323
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Avtar Ghuman is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Ghuman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Ghuman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. Ashish G. Sharma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)

    Dr. Ashish G. Sharma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants Of Southwest Florida PA

    6901 International Center Blvd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    239-393-4323
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashish Sharma is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)?

    Adult-onset vitelliform macular dystrophy (AVMD) is an eye disorder that can cause progressive vision loss. AVMD affects an area of the retina called the macula, which is responsible for sharp central vision. The condition causes a fatty yellow pigment to accumulate in cells underlying the macula, eventually damaging the cells. Some people remain without symptoms throughout their life. Other people with AVMD may slowly develop blurred and/or distorted vision, that can progress to central vision loss over time. In the past, AVMD was believed to be mainly a genetic disorder caused by genetic changes in the PRPH2, BEST1, IMPG1, and IMPG2 genes; however, recent studies focused on genetic testing suggest that the genetic cause for most cases of AVMD has not been found. Sometimes AVMD clearly runs in families in an autosomal dominant manner, but the inheritance is suspected to be more complicated in the majority of cases.

    When should I see an Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctor near cape coral, FL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctor near cape coral, FL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctor near cape coral, FL?

    You can find an Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctors near cape coral, FL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctors near cape coral, FL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctor near cape coral, FL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctor near cape coral, FL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctors near cape coral, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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