The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors in Canada

Find the Top Nearsightedness Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 67 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Canada. Of these, 54 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    William Stell practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Mr. Stell is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, X-Linked Congenital Stationary Night Blindness, Cone Dystrophy, and Bullae.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    399 Bathurst Street, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Igor Kaiserman practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Kaiserman is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Simon Holland practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Holland is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

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    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Waterloo, ON, CA 

    Elizabeth Irving practices practicing medicine in Waterloo, Canada. Ms. Irving is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Brown Syndrome, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Avi Wallerstein practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Wallerstein is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Cataract, Keratoconus, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Waterloo, ON, CA 

    Jill Woods practices practicing medicine in Waterloo, Canada. Ms. Woods is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Langis Michaud practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Michaud is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Fabry Disease, Astigmatism, and Presbyopia.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Waterloo, ON, CA 

    Deborah Jones practices practicing medicine in Waterloo, Canada. Ms. Jones is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Amblyopia.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Mathieu Gauvin practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Gauvin is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Nearsightedness, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Waterloo, ON, CA 

    Denise Hileeto practices practicing medicine in Waterloo, Canada. Ms. Hileeto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Keratoconus, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Brittany Carr practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Ms. Carr is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Nearsightedness, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    200 Columbia Street West, 
    Waterloo, ON, CA 

    Sarah Guthrie practices practicing medicine in Waterloo, Canada. Ms. Guthrie is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Sherbrooke, QC, CA 

    Mark Cohen practices practicing medicine in Sherbrooke, Canada. Mr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Keratoconus, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    149 College Street, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Ajoy Vincent practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Vincent is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. They are also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Congenital Stationary Night Blindness, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Elise Heon practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Heon is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Halifax, NS, CA 

    Balwantray Chauhan practices practicing medicine in Halifax, Canada. Chauhan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Ganglion Cyst, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    1278 Tower Road, 
    Halifax, NS, CA 

    Marcelo Nicolela practices practicing medicine in Halifax, Canada. Mr. Nicolela is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Bullae, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Neera Singal practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Singal is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Cataract, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    200 University Ave W, 
    Waterloo, ON, CA 

    Debbie Jones practices practicing medicine in Waterloo, Canada. Ms. Jones is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Postpartum Depression, and Presbyopia.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Anupreet Tumber practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Tumber is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Congenital Stationary Night Blindness, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, and Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Nearsightedness?

    Nearsightedness is when light entering the eye is focused incorrectly. This makes distant objects appear blurred. Nearsightedness is a type of refractive error of the eye.

    If you are nearsighted, you have trouble seeing things that are far away.

    When should I see an Nearsightedness doctor in Canada?

    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 an Nearsightedness doctor in Canada?

    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 Nearsightedness doctors in Canada?

    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 Nearsightedness doctors in Canada?

    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 an Nearsightedness doctor in Canada?

    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 Nearsightedness doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Nearsightedness 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 an Nearsightedness doctor in Canada?

    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 Nearsightedness 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 Nearsightedness 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 Nearsightedness doctors in Canada?

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

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