The 20 Best Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration Doctors Near Me in Punta Gorda, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration near Punta Gorda, FL. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Oren Plous
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Oren Plous
    Ophthalmology

    Frantz Eyecare

    109 Taylor St, 
    Punta Gorda, FL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    941-505-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Oren Plous is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Punta Gorda, Florida. Dr. Plous is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Plous is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Plous is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Jonathan M. Frantz
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Jonathan M. Frantz
    Ophthalmology

    Frantz Eyecare

    109 Taylor St, 
    Punta Gorda, FL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    941-505-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Frantz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Punta Gorda, Florida. Dr. Frantz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Astigmatism. Dr. Frantz is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Frantz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Maxwell A. Burch
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Maxwell A. Burch
    Ophthalmology

    Frantz Eyecare

    109 Taylor St, 
    Punta Gorda, FL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    941-505-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Maxwell Burch is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Punta Gorda, Florida. Dr. Burch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Burch is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Yamini Attiku
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Yamini Attiku
    Ophthalmology

    Frantz Eyecare

    109 Taylor St, 
    Punta Gorda, FL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    941-505-2020
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Yamini Attiku is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Punta Gorda, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Attiku is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Attiku is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Christopher Stelly
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Christopher Stelly
    Ophthalmology

    EyeCare And Surgery Center Of Southwest Florida LLC

    3665 Tamiami Trl Unit 101, 
    Punta Gorda, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    941-575-9300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Stelly is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Punta Gorda, Florida. Dr. Stelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Nika S. Priest
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Nika S. Priest
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    20600 Veterans Blvd, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    239-466-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nika Priest is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Priest is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Astigmatism. Dr. Priest is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Neil Zusman
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Neil Zusman
    Ophthalmology

    Harborside Eye Specialists

    3430 Tamiami Trl Ste A, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Neil Zusman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Zusman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Zusman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Daniel Solano
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Daniel Solano
    Ophthalmology

    Harborside Eye Specialists

    3430 Tamiami Trl Ste A, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Solano is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Solano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Solano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Joseph Hegleh
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Joseph Hegleh
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3195 Tamiami Trl, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.1 miles away)
    941-883-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Hegleh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Hegleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, Hyphema, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Joseph Spadafora
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Joseph Spadafora
    Ophthalmology

    Port Charlotte

    21275 Olean Blvd, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.1 miles away)
    941-625-1325
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Spadafora is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Spadafora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Glaucoma, and Cloudy Cornea.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Eric Nash
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Eric Nash
    Ophthalmology

    Nash Cataract & Laser Institute

    18401 Murdock Cir Ste 1, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Nash is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Nash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Nash is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. James Tietsworth
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. James Tietsworth
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Optical Inc

    18401 Murdock Cir Unit A, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    941-629-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Tietsworth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Tietsworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Sara Bijan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Sara Bijan
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    20600 Veterans Blvd, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    239-466-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sara Bijan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Bijan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratomalacia, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Bijan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?

    Late-onset retinal degeneration is an inherited retinal dystrophy characterized by delayed dark adaptation and nyctalopia and drusen deposits presenting in adulthood, followed by cone and rod degeneration that presents in the sixth decade of life, which leads to central vision loss. Anterior segment features such as peripupillary iris transillumination defects and abnormally long anterior zonular insertions are also observed. Choroidal neovascularization and glaucoma may occur in the late stages of the disease.

    When should I see a Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near Punta Gorda, 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 a Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near Punta Gorda, 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near Punta Gorda, FL?

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    How does MediFind rank Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors near Punta Gorda, 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors near Punta Gorda, 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 a Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near Punta Gorda, 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near Punta Gorda, 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors near Punta Gorda, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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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