The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

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The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors near Los Angeles, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 135 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 120 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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    Thomas G. Chu
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Chu is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chu has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and 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.

    Mehran Taban
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    1414 South Grand Avenue, Suite 440, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mehran (Ron) Taban M.D. is a distinguished ophthalmologist specializing in medical and surgical management of the retina and macula in the greater Los Angeles area. A Board Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, he is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of UCLA; then graduated at the top of his medical school class at the University of California Irvine, achieving status in Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society. Dr. Taban has undergone rigorous ophthalmology training, including residency at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, being appointed as the Chief Resident, followed by vitreoretinal fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in surgical and medical retina. He has been awarded the highest awards in the field of vitreoretinal disease, including Heed Fellowship award, Retina Society Fellowship award, and the prestigious and exclusive Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation award. He has also been voted to the Super Doctors, Rising Stars for 2013 and 2014.Dr. Taban has performed thousands of vitreoretinal lasers and surgeries. His expertise and interests include complex retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, ocular trauma, retinal vein occlusion, intraocular hemorrhage, and uveitis.Dr. Taban has a strong interest in retinal research and has published over 50 original articles and book chapters in top-tiered journals. He is a notable journal reviewer for Ophthalmology and British Journal of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS).Outside of work, Dr. Taban enjoys catching up with family and friends as well as studying history, hiking and jogging. EMAIL: DrTaban@mrvcenter.comAt the Macula Retina Vitreous Center, we treat a wide variety of eye conditions affecting the retina, macula and vitreous. We are here to help you. Dr. Taban is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group

    3545 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Suk is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Suk has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Southern California

    1200 N State St # A7DA7D, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Foothill Eye Care Services

    4036 Whittier Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tali Kolin is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kolin has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Kent W. Small
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Kent W. Small, MD Private Practice

    8635 W 3rd St, Ste 395W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Small is a board-certified ophthalmologist with years of specialized training and over two decades of experience in retinal disorders, making him a leading expert in his field. Using the very latest methods, Dr. Small can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of retinal disorders, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, retinal vascular disease and more. Throughout his career, Dr. Small has been involved in research and clinical trials backed by over $10 million in funding that will improve patient care for years to come. Dr. Small is also the published author of over 300 articles relating to all aspects of retinal disease. For over a decade, Dr. Small was both Professor and Director of the Macular Disease Center and Retinal Research lab at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. He has taught nearly 100 ophthalmologists and optometrists. In addition, Dr. Small is a frequent guest lecturer and recognized expert both nationally and internationally.Finally, Dr. Small will treat you with the utmost concern and compassion you deserve every step of the way. Your appointments with him are unhurried and informative, and he will explain everything to you in simple, easy-to-understand language. It's why Dr. Kent Small is trusted by nearly 300 Glendale and Los Angeles area ophthalmologists, optometrists and other medical specialists for their patients who need retinal care.Innovative, experienced and highly personalized retinal care. Dr. Small 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, Endophthalmitis, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Stein Eye Institute Cataract & Refractive Surgery

    300 W 2nd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Lin is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Aniridia, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Homayoun Tabandeh is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tabandeh has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and 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.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    4+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    We specialize in state of the art treatment of all diseases and conditions related to the eye. Dr. Roe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Family Medicine

    Adventist Health White Memorial

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Montoya is a Family Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Montoya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Pinguecula, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pterygium.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 4700, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Moshfeghi is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Moshfeghi 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, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Alliance Eye Medical Group Inc.

    1828 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 6500, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raid Doss is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Doss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 4401, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Ghiam is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ghiam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    1414 South Grand Avenue, Suite 440, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jordan Sugarman is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sugarman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Sugarman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Macula Institute

    1414 S Grand Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Heeg is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Heeg has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and 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), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Dohenny Eye Medical Group

    1450 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Humayun is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Humayun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Toy is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Toy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group

    2400 N Broadway, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Chen is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Marcos Lemor MD A Medical Corp.

    4036 Whittier Blvd Ste 202, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcos Lemor is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lemor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Marcos Lemor MD A Medical Corp.

    4036 Whittier Blvd Ste 202, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lemor is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lemor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 does MediFind rank Nearsightedness doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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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