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    MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Mountain Brk, AL. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Distinguished in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Brian C. Samuels
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Brian C. Samuels
      Ophthalmology

      University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation

      700 18th St S, Suite 601, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      205-325-8620
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Samuels is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Samuels is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Nearsightedness, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Samuels is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Kenneth R. Smith
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Kenneth R. Smith
      Ophthalmology
      833 Saint Vincents Dr, Suite 207, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      205-933-1380
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Kenneth Smith is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Nearsightedness, and Glaucoma. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Timothy V. Johnson
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Timothy V. Johnson
      Ophthalmology

      Uab Callahan Eye Hospital Authority

      1720 University Blvd, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      205-325-8387
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Johnson is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Presbyopia. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Rayder W. Feagin
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Rayder W. Feagin
      Ophthalmology

      Drs Feagin, Gee And Dahl, PC

      1009 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 200, 
      Vestavia Hills, AL 
       (4.7 miles away)
      205-397-9400
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German
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      Accepting New Patients

      Rayder Feagin is an Ophthalmologist in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Feagin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Feagin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Jessica A. Duddleston
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Jessica A. Duddleston
      Ophthalmology

      Alabama Vision Center, LLC

      3928 Montclair Rd, Suite 100, 
      Mountain Brk, AL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      205-592-3911
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Jessica Duddleston is an Ophthalmologist in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Duddleston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Duddleston is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Andrew J. Velazquez
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Andrew J. Velazquez
      Ophthalmology

      Alabama Vision Center, LLC

      3928 Montclair Rd, Suite 100, 
      Mountain Brk, AL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      205-592-3911
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Velazquez is an Ophthalmologist in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Velazquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Presbyopia. Dr. Velazquez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Andrew H. Bartlett
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Andrew H. Bartlett
      Ophthalmology

      Alabama Vision Center, LLC

      3928 Montclair Rd, Suite 100, 
      Mountain Brk, AL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      205-592-3911
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Bartlett is an Ophthalmologist in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Bartlett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Glaucoma. Dr. Bartlett is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Price M. Kloess
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Price M. Kloess
      Ophthalmology
      3928 Montclair Rd, Ste 100, 
      Mountain Brk, AL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      205-592-3911
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Price Kloess is an Ophthalmologist in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Kloess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Kloess is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. David S. Lewis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. David S. Lewis
      Ophthalmology

      Alabama Vision Center, LLC

      3928 Montclair Rd, Suite 100, 
      Mountain Brk, AL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      205-592-3911
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      David Lewis is an Ophthalmologist in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Entropion. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Joseph A. Zarzaur
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Joseph A. Zarzaur
      Ophthalmology
      2000 Cahaba Road, Suite 100, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      205-870-3937
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Zarzaur is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Zarzaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness and Neuroretinitis.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Matthew R. West
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Matthew R. West
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Specialists Of Alabama LLC

      2208 University Blvd, Suite 101, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.6 miles away)
      205-933-2625
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew West is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. West is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Robert E. Morris
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Robert E. Morris
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Specialists Of Alabama LLC

      2208 University Blvd, Suite 101, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.6 miles away)
      205-933-2625
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Morris is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Stickler Syndrome, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Richard M. Feist
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Richard M. Feist
      Ophthalmology

      University Of Alabama At Birmingham

      1720 University Blvd, Suite 380, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      205-488-0736
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Feist is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Feist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Feist is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Richard M. Martindale
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Richard M. Martindale
      Ophthalmology
      1720 University Blvd, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Martindale is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Martindale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Martindale is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Cecil J. Mccollum
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Cecil J. Mccollum
      Ophthalmology

      Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority An Affiliate Of Uab

      1509 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      205-930-3200
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Cecil Mccollum is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mccollum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Hyphema, Eyelid Bump, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Mccollum is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Michael A. Albert
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Michael A. Albert
      Ophthalmology
      700 18th St S, Suite 707, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Albert is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Albert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Albert is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Michael A. Callahan
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Michael A. Callahan
      Ophthalmology

      University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation

      700 18th St S, Suite 601, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      205-325-8620
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Callahan is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Callahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, and Cataract. Dr. Callahan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. John S. Owen
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. John S. Owen
      Ophthalmology

      University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation

      700 18th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      205-325-9620
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      John Owen is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Owen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Owen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Ashley L. Dahl
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Ashley L. Dahl
      Ophthalmology

      Drs Feagin, Gee And Dahl, PC

      1009 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 200, 
      Vestavia Hills, AL 
       (4.7 miles away)
      205-397-9400
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Ashley Dahl is an Ophthalmologist in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Dahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Dahl is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Matthew H. Oltmanns
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Matthew H. Oltmanns
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Specialists Of Alabama LLC

      3686 Grandview Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (5.1 miles away)
      205-933-2625
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Oltmanns is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Oltmanns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Oltmanns is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Mountain Brk, AL?

      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 Mountain Brk, AL?

      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 Mountain Brk, AL?

      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 Mountain Brk, AL?

      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 Mountain Brk, AL?

      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 Mountain Brk, AL?

      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 Mountain Brk, AL?

      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 Mountain Brk, AL?

      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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