The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in San Mateo, CA

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The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors near San Mateo, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 69 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near San Mateo, CA. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Donna B. Ornitz
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Donna Ornitz, MD

    101 S San Mateo Dr, Ste 310, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donna Ornitz is an Ophthalmologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Ornitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Ornitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert Filer
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    San Mateo Care Center

    50 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 200, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Filer is an Ophthalmologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Filer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Filer is currently accepting new patients.

    Elizabeth M. Grace
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    San Mateo Center

    50 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 200, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Grace is an Ophthalmologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Grace is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Cloudy Cornea, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Grace is currently accepting new patients.

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    Jacqueline T. Koo
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    101 S. San Mateo Dr., Suite 310, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacqueline Koo is an Ophthalmologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Koo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Presbyopia, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Koo is currently accepting new patients.

    Aarthi Vinca
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    101 S. San Mateo Dr., Suite 310, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aarthi Vinca is an Ophthalmologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Vinca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis. Dr. Vinca is currently accepting new patients.

    Edward Koo
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    1720 El Camino Real Care Center

    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Koo is an Ophthalmologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Koo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Fuchs Dystrophy.

    Kenneth C. Chern
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    1720 El Camino Real Care Center

    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Chern is an Ophthalmologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Chern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Cataract. Dr. Chern is currently accepting new patients.

    Matthew S. Zore
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    1720 El Camino Real Care Center

    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Zore is an Ophthalmologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Zore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Pinguecula, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Zore is currently accepting new patients.

    Ehsan Rahimy
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    San Carlos Center

    301 Industrial Road, Level 4, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ehsan Rahimy is an Ophthalmologist in San Carlos, California. Dr. Rahimy has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Rahimy is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Manche is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Manche is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Keratoconus, Cataract, and Iridectomy.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Pacific Eye Specialists

    50 S San Mateo Dr Ste 200, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Bern is an Ophthalmologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Bern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Sjogren Syndrome, X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia, and X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Kim L Cooper MD A Professional Corporation

    1720 El Camino Real Ste 235, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kim Cooper is an Ophthalmologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Neuroretinitis, and Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1501 Trousdale Dr Fl 3, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Donald is an Ophthalmologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Donald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Presbyopia.

    Gurunadh A. Vemulakonda
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gurunadh Vemulakonda is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Vemulakonda 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 Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Vemulakonda is currently accepting new patients.

    Debbie Kuo
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Debbie Kuo is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Kuo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Byers Eye Institute At Stanford

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darius Moshfeghi is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Moshfeghi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy of Prematurity, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Kaiser

    1150 Veterans Blvd, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Melles is an Ophthalmologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Melles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Cataract Removal.

    Chase A. Ludwig
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Chase Ludwig is an Ophthalmologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Ludwig has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Their top areas of expertise are Retinopathy of Prematurity, Retinal Detachment, Nearsightedness, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Jonathan Li
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Jonathan Li is an ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care to children and adults. A specialist in treating myopia (nearsightedness), he is particularly interested in helping nearsighted children control the condition and treating adults with extreme nearsightedness. He performs a variety of laser procedures and surgeries, including refractive surgery (vision correction) and complex cataract surgery. Li's research focuses on using risk factors and imaging to identify nearsighted patients whose vision is likely to worsen or develop complications. His research also includes evaluating new treatments for myopia in children and validating international myopia research findings in North Americans to ensure the results are the same. His work has been published in major scientific journals, including Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology's widely read publication. He has spoken on his research at several international conferences. Li earned his medical degree at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF. He is the first international ophthalmologist to complete a myopia fellowship at the Singapore National Eye Centre. (Singapore is one of the countries with the highest rates of nearsightedness in young people.). Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chi Or is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Or is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Scleritis.

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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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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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