The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in hardy, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Cataract near hardy, VA. Of these, 12 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 7 are Experienced.

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    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Joseph S. Tims
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Joseph S. Tims
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center

    3320 Franklin Rd SW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    540-855-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Tims is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Tims is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Keratoconus. Dr. Tims is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Scott A. Strelow
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Scott A. Strelow
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center

    3320 Franklin Rd SW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Scott Strelow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Strelow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Cloudy Cornea, and Keratoconus. Dr. Strelow is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Chad D. Albright
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Chad D. Albright
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center Inc.

    707 S Jefferson St, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    540-344-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Chad Albright is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Albright is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Albright is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Karli S. Griffeth
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Karli S. Griffeth
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center Inc.

    707 S Jefferson St, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    540-855-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Karli Griffeth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Griffeth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Griffeth is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Tad D. Schoedel
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Tad D. Schoedel
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center Inc.

    707 S Jefferson St, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    540-855-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tad Schoedel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Schoedel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Schoedel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Will D. Griffeth
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Will D. Griffeth
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center

    70 Summerfield Ct, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    540-855-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Will Griffeth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Griffeth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Strabismus, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Griffeth is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Joseph S. Weisman
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Joseph S. Weisman
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Blue Ridge Eye Center

    1225 Maple Ave SW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Weisman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Weisman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ectropion, Glaucoma, and Strabismus. Dr. Weisman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Frank Cotter
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Frank Cotter
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center Inc.

    707 S Jefferson St, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    540-344-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Frank Cotter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Cotter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Hyphema, Strabismus, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Cotter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Eye Care And Surgery

    13295 Booker T Washington Hwy, 
    Hardy, VA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    540-721-4433
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Thompson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hardy, Virginia. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Chalazion. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. John R. Wood
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. John R. Wood
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center

    375 Hershberger Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Wood is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Wood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Kevin Lowder
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Kevin Lowder
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center - Airport Road Office

    6125 Airport Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    540-855-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Lowder is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Lowder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Lowder is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Justin D. Harvey
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Justin D. Harvey
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center Inc

    426 W Main St, 
    Salem, VA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    540-855-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Justin Harvey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Harvey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Hyphema, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Harvey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Eric L. Peterson
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Eric L. Peterson
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center Inc

    426 W Main St, 
    Salem, VA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    540-855-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Peterson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Peterson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Glaucoma. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Kurt W. Guelzow
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Kurt W. Guelzow
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center

    707 S Jefferson St, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kurt Guelzow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Guelzow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Guelzow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Nicholas A. Ramey
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Nicholas A. Ramey
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center

    707 S Jefferson St, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicholas Ramey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Ramey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Entropion, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Chalazion. Dr. Ramey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center Inc

    6125 Airport Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    800-855-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
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    Romulo Albuquerque is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Albuquerque is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Albuquerque is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Bryan A. Strelow
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Bryan A. Strelow
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center Inc

    6125 Airport Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    540-342-3400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bryan Strelow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Strelow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Strelow is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Anna G. Mackin
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Anna G. Mackin
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center Inc

    6125 Airport Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    540-855-4100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anna Mackin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Mackin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Mackin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center

    5296 Peters Creek Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Mcclintock is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mcclintock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Mcclintock is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Jonathan S. Till
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Jonathan S. Till
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Blue Ridge Surgery Center

    1802 Braeburn Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Till is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Till is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Till is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near hardy, VA?

    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 a Cataract doctor near hardy, VA?

    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 Cataract doctor near hardy, VA?

    You can find a Cataract doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near hardy, VA?

    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 Cataract doctors near hardy, VA?

    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 a Cataract doctor near hardy, VA?

    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 Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract 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 a Cataract doctor near hardy, VA?

    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 Cataract 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 Cataract 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 Cataract doctors near hardy, VA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract 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 a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract 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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