The 20 Best Glaucoma Doctors Near Me in merrick, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 217 doctor with experience in Glaucoma near merrick, NY. Of these, 103 are Experienced, 86 are Advanced, 27 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    1229 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Yiddish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Saffra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Saffra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Saffra is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Jeffrey M. Meyer M.D. PLLC

    30 Merrick Ave Ste 100, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Botwinick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Botwinick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Presbyopia. Dr. Botwinick is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    220 Maple Ave, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Mehta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Mehta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Periorbital Cellulitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2860 Long Beach Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Sturm is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Sturm is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2860 Long Beach Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Caronia is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Caronia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Presbyopia, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Dennis M Kesden MD & Sherry H Kesden MD PC

    649 Broadway, 
    Massapequa, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Yao is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Yao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Elite in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    21543 Jamaica Ave, 
    Queens Village, NY 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Haitian, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Laroche is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Queens Village, New York. Dr. Laroche is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Hyphema, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Laroche is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
    Wantagh, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Carolyn Shih is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Shih is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Shih is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shih is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

    4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jung Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Corey Bickoff MD PC

    294 W Merrick Rd Ste 5, 
    Freeport, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corey Bickoff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Freeport, New York. Dr. Bickoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Presbyopia, Pterygium, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Referral may be required
    2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
    Wantagh, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Benjamin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Blepharitis. Dr. Benjamin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Benjamin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
    Wantagh, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Stein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma. Dr. Stein is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Nassau University Medical Center

    2201 Hempstead Tpke, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Alexander is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Referral may be required

    SightMD

    220 Maple Ave, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Hatsis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Hatsis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Marc R. Imundo MD PC

    230 Hilton Ave Ste 107, 
    Hempstead, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Imundo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hempstead, New York. Dr. Imundo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Sachs is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Sachs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Periorbital Cellulitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Ben Tal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Tal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Tal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    2000 North Village Avenue, Suite 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Perry is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Perry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Keratoconus, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ligneous Conjunctivitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Perry is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Perry is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    689 Broadway, 
    Massapequa, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pauline Lask is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Lask is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pterygium. Dr. Lask is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2860 Long Beach Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Swerdin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Swerdin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Presbyopia.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Glaucoma?

    Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve. This nerve sends the images you see to your brain.

    Most often, optic nerve damage is caused by increased pressure in the eye. This is called intraocular pressure.

    When should I see a Glaucoma doctor near merrick, NY?

    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 Glaucoma doctor near merrick, NY?

    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 does MediFind rank Glaucoma doctors near merrick, NY?

    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 Glaucoma doctors near merrick, NY?

    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 Glaucoma doctor near merrick, NY?

    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 Glaucoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma doctor near merrick, NY?

    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 Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma doctors near merrick, NY?

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

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