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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration near ruskin, FL. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Neal A. Honickman
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Neal A. Honickman
    Ophthalmology
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    Brandon Eye Associates

    779 Cortaro Dr, 
    Sun City Center, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    813-684-2211
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Neal Honickman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sun City Center, Florida. Dr. Honickman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Honickman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Honickman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Dilip Rathinasamy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Dilip Rathinasamy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Florida Eye Specialists And Cataract Institute

    612 N US Highway 41, 
    Ruskin, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    813-645-3831
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dilip Rathinasamy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ruskin, Florida. Dr. Rathinasamy 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Hyphema. Dr. Rathinasamy is board certified in AB Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Rathinasamy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Referral may be required

    Brandon Eye Associates

    779 Cortaro Dr, 
    Sun City Center, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    813-684-2211
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    George Fisher-Ii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sun City Center, Florida. Dr. Fisher-Ii 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 Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract. Dr. Fisher-Ii is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Fisher-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Seth H. Oppenheim
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Seth H. Oppenheim
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Brandon Eye Associates

    779 Cortaro Dr, 
    Sun City Center, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    813-213-0020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Seth Oppenheim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sun City Center, Florida. Dr. Oppenheim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Oppenheim is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Oppenheim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Referral may be required

    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    3894 Sun City Center Blvd, 
    Sun City Center, FL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    813-634-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bradley O'neill is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sun City Center, Florida. Dr. O'neill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. O'neill is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. O'neill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
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    Office

    13106 Vail Ridge Dr, 
    Riverview, FL 
     (8.2 miles away)
    813-392-3311
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Donovan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Riverview, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Donovan is rated as an Experienced 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 Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract. Dr. Donovan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Rachel R. Owsiak
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Rachel R. Owsiak
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    13106 Vail Ridge Dr, 
    Riverview, FL 
     (8.2 miles away)
    813-392-3311
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rachel Owsiak is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Riverview, Florida. Dr. Owsiak 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, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Owsiak is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Referral may be required

    Frank I Mendelblatt MD PA

    600 6th Street South, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    727-822-6763
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Mendelblatt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Mendelblatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dacryoadenitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Cataract. Dr. Mendelblatt is board certified in AB Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mendelblatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. John B. Foster
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. John B. Foster
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    1601 38th Ave N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    941-792-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Foster is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Foster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Presbyopia. Dr. Foster is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Referral may be required

    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    1601 38th Ave N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    727-822-4287
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Updegraff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Updegraff 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 Cataract, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Updegraff is board certified in AB Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Updegraff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Ronald L. Seeley
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Ronald L. Seeley
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Shi-IV Crossings Riverview OWNER LLC

    8451 US Highway 301 S, 
    Riverview, FL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    813-877-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Seeley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Riverview, Florida. Dr. Seeley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Temporal Arteritis, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Referral may be required

    Saint Petersburg Eye Center

    620 10th St N Ste 2C, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    727-824-7134
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Bullington is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Bullington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Jory D. Williams
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Jory D. Williams
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Jory D Williams M D P A

    501 N Howard Ave Ste 100, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    813-879-6990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jory Williams is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Williams 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 Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Tracey L. Lewis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Tracey L. Lewis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    442 W Kennedy Blvd Ste 280, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    813-708-1289
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tracey Lewis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Lewis 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 Kallikrein Hypertension, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. David C. Klein
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. David C. Klein
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Dedra Hern CRNA LLC

    1601 38th Ave N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    727-822-4287
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Klein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Robert T. Davis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Dr. Robert T. Davis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    1601 38th Ave N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    239-466-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Davis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Davis 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 ruskin, 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 ruskin, 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 ruskin, FL?

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    How does MediFind rank Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors near ruskin, 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 ruskin, 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 ruskin, 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 ruskin, 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 ruskin, 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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