The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Alexandria, ALX

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Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Alexandria, ALX. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Mark J. Schefkind
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Mark J. Schefkind
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    8101 Hinson Farm Rd, 203, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (3.1 km away)
    703-360-6006
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Mark Schefkind is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Schefkind is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Chalazion. Dr. Schefkind is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Edward Y. Chay
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Edward Y. Chay
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    8101 Hinson Farm Rd, 203, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (3.1 km away)
    703-360-6006
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Edward Chay is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Chay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Chalazion, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Chay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required
    8101 Hinson Farm Rd, 103, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (3.1 km away)
    703-563-3760
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Christina Braun is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Braun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Braun is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Michael M. Lai
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Michael M. Lai
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    6354 Walker Ln, 100, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (6.3 km away)
    703-313-9422
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
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    Michael Lai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Lai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    9300 Dewitt Loop Fl 2, 
    Fort Belvoir, VA 
     (3.8 km away)
    715-231-1559
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Zachary Skurski is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Dr. Skurski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis and Nearsightedness.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Nancy A. Morrison
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Nancy A. Morrison
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Northern Virginia Ophthalmology Associates PC

    6363 Walker Ln, 150, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (6.1 km away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Morrison is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Ocular Toxoplasmosis. Dr. Morrison is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Gordon A. Byrnes
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Gordon A. Byrnes
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    6354 Walker Ln, 100, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (6.3 km away)
    703-313-9422
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gordon Byrnes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Byrnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Byrnes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Francis Dipaolo
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Francis Dipaolo
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    6128 Brandon Ave, 200, 
    Springfield, VA 
     (8.8 km away)
    703-256-0507
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Francis Dipaolo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Virginia. Dr. Dipaolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Dipaolo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Sina J. Sabet
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Sina J. Sabet
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    5130 Duke St, 9, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (9.4 km away)
    571-431-6778
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
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    Sina Sabet is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Sabet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, Cataract, Hyphema, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Sabet is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jacob A. Clark
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jacob A. Clark
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Alexandria Ophthalmic Associates PC

    411 N Washington St, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (10.6 km away)
    703-548-5588
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Jacob Clark is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Glaucoma, Pinguecula, and Cataract. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Bruce A. Rivers
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Bruce A. Rivers
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Envue Eye & Laser Center LLC

    120 Waterfront St Ste 300, 
    Oxon Hill, MD 
     (13.3 km away)
    301-485-9533
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bruce Rivers is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Dr. Rivers is rated as an Advanced provider 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, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Rivers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jung J. Woo
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jung J. Woo
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Retina Center

    5400 Shawnee Rd, 205, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (9.9 km away)
    703-333-3044
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
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    Jung Woo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Woo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Alan J. Pollack
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Alan J. Pollack
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    4660 Kenmore Ave, 416, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (11.1 km away)
    703-751-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alan Pollack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Chalazion. Dr. Pollack is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    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 near Alexandria, ALX?

    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 near Alexandria, ALX?

    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 Nearsightedness doctor near Alexandria, ALX?

    You can find an Nearsightedness doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Nearsightedness doctors near Alexandria, ALX?

    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 near Alexandria, ALX?

    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 near Alexandria, ALX?

    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 near Alexandria, ALX?

    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 near Alexandria, ALX?

    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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