The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in birmingham, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near birmingham, AL. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 2 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
    Referral may be required

    Office

    700 18th St S Ste 410, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-325-8620
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Samuels is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Samuels is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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
    Referral may be required

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 207, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-933-1380
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Meibomianitis, Nearsightedness, and Glaucoma. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Michael A. Albert
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Michael A. Albert
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama PC

    700 18th St S Ste 707, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-918-0047
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Michael Albert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Albert 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Albert is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    Michael A Callahan MD & Associates PC

    700 18th St S Ste 711, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-933-6888
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Callahan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Callahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, and Cataract. Dr. Callahan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama PC

    700 18th St S Ste 707, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-918-0047
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Martindale is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Martindale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses 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
    Referral may be required

    UAB Callahan Eye Hospital

    1720 University Blvd, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-325-8254
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cecil Mccollum is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mccollum 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 Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Hyphema, Eyelid Bump, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Mccollum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John S. Owen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John S. Owen
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UAB Callahan Eye Hospital

    1720 University Blvd, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    833-733-8742
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Owen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Owen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Owen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Shae W. Steward
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Shae W. Steward
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1716 University Blvd, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-975-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Shae Steward is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Steward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Nearsightedness, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Steward is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Robert E. Morris
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Robert E. Morris
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1201 11th Ave S Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-933-2625
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Morris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Morris 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 Retinal Detachment, Stickler Syndrome, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Price M. Kloess
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Price M. Kloess
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3928 Montclair Rd Ste 100, 
    Mountain Brk, AL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    205-592-3911
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Price Kloess is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Kloess 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, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Kloess is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Joseph A. Zarzaur
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Joseph A. Zarzaur
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Schaeffer Eye Center

    2000 Cahaba Rd Ste 100, 
    Mountain Brk, AL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    205-870-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Zarzaur is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Zarzaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness and Neuroretinitis.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Rayder W. Feagin
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Rayder W. Feagin
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Drs. Feagin, Gee And Dahl, P.C

    1009 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 200, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    205-397-9400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
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    Rayder Feagin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Feagin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Feagin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Feagin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Donald P. Mccurdy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Donald P. Mccurdy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    250 State Farm Pkwy, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (5.1 miles away)
    205-943-4600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Mccurdy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mccurdy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Kallikrein Hypertension, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma. Dr. Mccurdy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jeffrey J. Fuller
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jeffrey J. Fuller
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Jeffrey J. Fuller MD PC

    250 State Farm Pkwy, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (5.1 miles away)
    205-943-4600
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
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    Jeffrey Fuller is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fuller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Fuller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ashley L. Dahl
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ashley L. Dahl
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Drs. Feagin, Gee And Dahl, P.C

    1009 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 200, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    205-397-9400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ashley Dahl is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Dahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Dahl is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Dahl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Andrew J. Mays
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Andrew J. Mays
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Roswell R. Pfister MD PC

    2198 Columbiana Rd Ste 200, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    205-723-0033
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andrew Mays is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Mays 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Ptosis. Dr. Mays is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Eastside P.E.T. Center LLC

    7191 Cahaba Valley Rd Ste 203, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (10.4 miles away)
    205-991-2021
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jessica Duddleston is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Duddleston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Duddleston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Alabama Med & Surgical Foot Center

    1960 Gadsden Hwy Ste 120, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    833-733-8742
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeff Chaiprakob is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Chaiprakob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Chaiprakob is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John S. Morgan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John S. Morgan
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eastern Medical Eye Center P C

    52 Medical Park Dr E Ste 211, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    205-838-3696
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Morgan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Morgan 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 Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 birmingham, 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 birmingham, 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 birmingham, 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 birmingham, 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 birmingham, 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 birmingham, 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 birmingham, 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 birmingham, 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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