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    MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Encino, CA. Of these, 69 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    77 providers found
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Mitra I. Nejad
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Mitra I. Nejad
      Ophthalmology

      Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group

      1807 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 203, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      310-829-0160
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Mitra Nejad is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nejad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Strabismus, Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, and Cataract Removal.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Thomas G. Chu
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Thomas G. Chu
      Ophthalmology
      16661 Ventura Boulevard, Penthouse 900, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      818-578-7408
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

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

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      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Houman D. Hemmati
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Houman D. Hemmati
      Ophthalmology
      11628 Montana Ave Apt 302, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      310-600-4123
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Houman Hemmati is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hemmati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness and Astigmatism.

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      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Irina B. Ganelis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Irina B. Ganelis
      Ophthalmology
      16661 Ventura Blvd, Suite 523, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      818-394-0003
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Offers Telehealth

      Irina Ganelis is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Ganelis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Homayoun Tabandeh
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Homayoun Tabandeh
      Ophthalmology
      16661 Ventura Boulevard, Penthouse 900, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      818-578-7408
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

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

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Firas M. Rahhal
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Firas M. Rahhal
      Ophthalmology
      16661 Ventura Boulevard, Penthouse 900, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      818-578-7408
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Firas Rahhal is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Rahhal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Rahhal is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. David S. Boyer
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. David S. Boyer
      Ophthalmology
      16661 Ventura Boulevard, Penthouse 900, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      818-578-7408
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

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

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Daniel D. Esmaili
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Daniel D. Esmaili
      Ophthalmology
      16661 Ventura Boulevard, Penthouse 900, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      818-578-7408
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Esmaili is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Esmaili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Esmaili is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Douglas R. Matsunaga
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Douglas R. Matsunaga
      Ophthalmology
      16661 Ventura Boulevard, Penthouse 900, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      818-578-7408
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

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

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Pouya N. Dayani
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Pouya N. Dayani
      Ophthalmology
      16661 Ventura Boulevard, Penthouse 900, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      818-578-7408
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Pouya Dayani is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Dayani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Retinal Detachment, Neuroretinitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Dayani is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi
      Ophthalmology
      16542 Ventura Blvd, Suite 515, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      818-387-6565
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Offers Telehealth

      Nafiseh Hashemi is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Hashemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Eyelid Bump, and Blepharitis.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Robert E. Engstrom
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Robert E. Engstrom
      Ophthalmology
      16500 Ventura Blvd, Suite 250, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      818-788-9333
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Robert Engstrom is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Engstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Robert J. Smyth-Medina
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Robert J. Smyth-Medina
      Ophthalmology

      Valley Eye Institute Inc

      5363 Balboa Blvd, Suite 545, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      818-906-2929
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Robert Smyth-Medina is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Smyth-Medina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Interstitial Keratitis.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Ganesha R. Kandavel
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Ganesha R. Kandavel
      Ophthalmology

      Valley Eye Institute Inc

      5363 Balboa Blvd, Suite 545, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      818-906-2929
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Ganesha Kandavel is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Kandavel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Kandavel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Justin H. Dredge
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Justin H. Dredge
      Ophthalmology

      Valley Eye Institute Inc

      5363 Balboa Blvd, Suite 545, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      818-906-2929
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Justin Dredge is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Dredge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Dredge is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Stephen M. Rabinowitz
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Stephen M. Rabinowitz
      Ophthalmology

      Valley Eye Institute Inc

      5363 Balboa Blvd, Suite 545, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      818-906-2929
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Rabinowitz is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Rabinowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Rabinowitz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Natalia A. Tilki
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Natalia A. Tilki
      Ophthalmology
      16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 711, 
      Encino, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      818-990-0088
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
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      Accepting New Patients

      Natalia Tilki is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Tilki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, and Blepharitis. Dr. Tilki is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Sanjay Logani
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Sanjay Logani
      Ophthalmology

      Advanced Retina Associates Medical Group Inc.

      17750 Sherman Way, Suite 100, 
      Reseda, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      818-886-6700
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Sanjay Logani is an Ophthalmologist in Reseda, California. Dr. Logani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Kallikrein Hypertension.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Aleksandr Z. Yelenskiy
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Aleksandr Z. Yelenskiy
      Ophthalmology

      Advanced Retina Associates Medical Group Inc.

      17750 Sherman Way, Suite 100, 
      Reseda, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      818-886-6700
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Aleksandr Yelenskiy is an Ophthalmologist in Reseda, California. Dr. Yelenskiy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Trabeculectomy.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Rizwan A. Bhatti
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Rizwan A. Bhatti
      Ophthalmology
      14264 Sherman Way, Suite 204, 
      Van Nuys, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      818-780-2020
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Rizwan Bhatti is an Ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Bhatti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.

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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 Encino, CA?

      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 Encino, CA?

      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 Encino, CA?

      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 Encino, CA?

      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 Encino, CA?

      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 Encino, CA?

      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 Encino, CA?

      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 Encino, CA?

      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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