The 20 Best Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration Doctors Near Me in Westlake, OH

Find the Top Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration near Westlake, OH. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Fairview General Hospital

    850 Columbia Rd, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Stern is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Stern is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Fairview Eye Center

    21375 Lorain Road, 
    Fairview Park, OH 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carla Krebs is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fairview Park, Ohio. Dr. Krebs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Krebs is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Krebs is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2022 Euclid Ave Fl 2, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sumit Sharma is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal.

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    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Mary Ann Lavery MD

    27059 Center Ridge Rd, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Lavery is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Lavery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chemosis, Astigmatism, Glaucoma, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Whitestar Professional Corp.

    2237 Crocker Rd Ste 100, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darrell White is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Fairview General Hospital

    850 Columbia Rd, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mansi Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    21375 Lorain Rd, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theodore Loizos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Loizos 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, Glaucoma, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    21375 Lorain Rd, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyssa Darrah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Darrah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Premier Physicians Centers Inc

    25200 Center Ridge Rd Ste 1200, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Kutina is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Kutina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Eyelid Bump, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    XR Your Natural Prescription

    29111 Center Ridge Rd, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Rozakis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Rozakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Paul W. Craven M.D. Inc.

    4859 Dover Center Rd Ste 7, 
    North Olmsted, OH 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Craven is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Olmsted, Ohio. Dr. Craven 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    3100 Wooster Road, 
    Rocky River, OH 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Harris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rocky River, Ohio. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Elyria Family Health Center

    303 Chestnut Commons Drive, 
    Elyria, OH 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Mcgannon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elyria, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Mcgannon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Glaucoma. Dr. Mcgannon is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2010.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    12301 Snow Rd, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Stewart is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Stewart 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Fairview Eye Center Inc

    7003 Pearl Rd, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Zgrabik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Zgrabik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    18660 Bagley Rd Ste 300, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Thomas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Thomas 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, Presbyopia, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    18660 Bagley Rd Ste 300, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Thomas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Presbyopia, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6355 Pearl Rd, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Pajka is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Pajka is rated as an Advanced 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, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Amblyopia.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Northern Ohio Eye Center Inc.

    6355 Pearl Rd, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Igor Estrovich is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Estrovich 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Richard A. Statesir MD Inc.

    14701 Detroit Ave Ste 280, 
    Lakewood, OH 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Statesir is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Ohio. Dr. Statesir 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 Blepharitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

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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 Westlake, OH?

    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 Westlake, OH?

    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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors near Westlake, OH?

    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 Westlake, OH?

    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 Westlake, OH?

    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 Westlake, OH?

    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 Westlake, OH?

    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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