The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Arkansas, US

Find the Top Nearsightedness Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Arkansas, US. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 4 are Distinguished and 3 are Advanced.

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    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John D. Pemberton
    Ophthalmology | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John D. Pemberton
    Ophthalmology | Plastic Surgery
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    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-686-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Pemberton is an Ophthalmologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Pemberton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, Ptosis, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Pemberton is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David B. Warner
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David B. Warner
    Ophthalmology
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    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-686-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Warner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Warner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Warner is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Joseph G. Chacko
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Joseph G. Chacko
    Ophthalmology
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    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-686-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Chacko is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Chacko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Chacko is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Romona L. Davis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Romona L. Davis
    Ophthalmology
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    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-686-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Romona Davis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Davis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Nearsightedness, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Warren P. Collins
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Warren P. Collins
    Ophthalmology
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    Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

    211 Carter St, 
    Berryville, AR 
    417-869-3200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Warren Collins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Berryville, Arkansas. Dr. Collins is rated as an Advanced 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, Hereditary Keratitis, Nearsightedness, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Blake N. Geren
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Blake N. Geren
    Ophthalmology
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    Advanced Cataract Surgery & Laser Center

    3002 Rogers Ave, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
    479-782-2700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Blake Geren is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Geren is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Nearsightedness, and Presbyopia. Dr. Geren is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Frank S. Teed
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Frank S. Teed
    Ophthalmology
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    Frank S Teed MD PA

    2914 Cypress Rd, 
    Arkadelphia, AR 
    870-246-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Frank Teed is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Dr. Teed 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 Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Teed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    Penick Eye Center

    5300 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-664-5354
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Katherine Baltz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Baltz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Baltz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Susan D. Blair
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Susan D. Blair
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Pleasant Valley Ophthalmology PLLC

    11825 Hinson Rd Ste 103, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-223-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Susan Blair is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Blair is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Edward M. Penick
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Edward M. Penick
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Penick Eye Center

    5300 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-664-5354
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Edward Penick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Penick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Penick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Monica C. Hall
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Monica C. Hall
    Ophthalmology
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    Little Rock Eye Clinic LLP

    201 Executive Ct Ste A, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-224-5658
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Monica Hall is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    Little Rock Eye Clinic LLP

    201 Executive Ct Ste A, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-224-5658
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Morshedi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Morshedi 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Morshedi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jo A. Meyer
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jo A. Meyer
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Johnson County Surgery Clinic

    1 Medicine Dr, 
    Clarksville, AR 
    479-754-6510
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jo Meyer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clarksville, Arkansas. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, and Presbyopia. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas C. Cannon
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas C. Cannon
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-686-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Cannon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Cannon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-686-5150
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sami Uwaydat is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Uwaydat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Uwaydat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John R. Burks
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John R. Burks
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Little Rock Eye Clinic LLP

    4104 Richards Rd, 
    North Little Rock, AR 
    501-712-2243
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Burks is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Burks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Burks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Tracy C. Baltz
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Tracy C. Baltz
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Fair Park Surgery Center

    200 N Van Buren St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-907-0970
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tracy Baltz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Baltz 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Baltz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Harrison Surgery Center

    105 Sawgrass Pt, 
    Harrison, AR 
    870-741-1910
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Kilgore is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Harrison, Arkansas. Dr. Kilgore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma. Dr. Kilgore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Robert B. Knox
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Robert B. Knox
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Group LLC

    7901 Dallas St, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
    479-782-8892
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Knox is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Knox is rated as an Experienced 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 Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome. Dr. Knox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas H. Moseley
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas H. Moseley
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Wallace Eye Clinic Optical Shop

    211 McAuley Ct, 
    Hot Springs National Park, AR 
    501-624-0609
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Moseley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Dr. Moseley 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Moseley is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Arkansas, US?

    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 Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 in Arkansas, US?

    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 Arkansas, US?

    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 Arkansas, US?

    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 Arkansas, US?

    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 Arkansas, US?

    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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