The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Robert Weinreb
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Robert Weinreb
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Weinreb is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weinreb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    William Freeman
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. William Freeman
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. William Freeman
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    William Freeman is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Freeman 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, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Schanzlin
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Schanzlin
    Ophthalmology

    Lars R. Newsome M.D. Inc.

    4130 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 300, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    858-455-6800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Schanzlin is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schanzlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE), Cataract, and Corneal Transplant.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Eric Nudleman
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Eric Nudleman
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Eric Nudleman is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nudleman 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, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Christopher Girkin
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Christopher Girkin
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Girkin is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Girkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Granet
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Granet
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    David Granet is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Granet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, Graves Disease, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Natalie Afshari
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Natalie Afshari
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Natalie Afshari is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Afshari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Shira Robbins
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Shira Robbins
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-822-4333
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Shira Robbins is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, and Retinopathy of Prematurity.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Henry Ferreyra
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Henry Ferreyra
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Henry Ferreyra is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ferreyra 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, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Shyamanga Borooah
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Shyamanga Borooah
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shyamanga Borooah is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Borooah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jeffrey Lee
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jeffrey Lee
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-8858
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Jeffrey Lee is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Alex Huang
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Alex Huang
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-8858
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alex Huang is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Daniel Chao
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Daniel Chao
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-434-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Chao is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chao 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.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Christopher Heichel
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Christopher Heichel
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Christopher Heichel is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Heichel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Keratoconus, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Weldon Haw
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Weldon Haw
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Weldon Haw is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Haw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Nikolas London
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Nikolas London
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants San Diego Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    858-437-9941
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nikolas London is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. London 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, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. London is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Suzanne Handler
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Suzanne Handler
    Ophthalmology

    Russell P Edwards MD APC

    3969 4th Ave Ste 301, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    619-782-9222
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Suzanne Handler is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Handler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Nearsightedness.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Manoj Motwani
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Manoj Motwani
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    9710 Scranton Rd Ste 170, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    858-554-0008
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Manoj Motwani is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Motwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Keratoconus, and Nearsightedness.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Tanzer
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Tanzer
    Ophthalmology

    California Fertility Experts

    4910 Directors Pl Ste 150, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    855-767-2555
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Tanzer is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Tanzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top area of expertise is Nearsightedness.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Padma Nanduri
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Padma Nanduri
    Ophthalmology

    Pacific Eye Institute A Medical Group Inc.

    5330 Carroll Canyon Rd Ste 210, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    858-450-1010
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Padma Nanduri is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Nanduri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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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