The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in los altos, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near los altos, CA. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

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

    Andrea Kossler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kossler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graves Disease, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

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

    Edward Manche is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Manche is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Keratoconus, Cataract, and Iridectomy.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Byers Eye Institute At Stanford

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Darius Moshfeghi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Moshfeghi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy of Prematurity, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Moshfeghi is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Moshfeghi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Northern California Retina Vitreous Associates

    2495 Hospital Drive, Suite 545, 
    Mountain View, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Palmer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Palmer is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Palmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Northern California Retina Vitreous Associates

    2495 Hospital Drive, Suite 545, 
    Mountain View, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesus Borrillo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Borrillo is rated as an Experienced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Borrillo is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Borrillo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    PAMF Munnerlyn Eye Institute

    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Shih is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Shih is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Shih is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Shih is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

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

    Chase Ludwig is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. They have been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ludwig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy of Prematurity, Retinal Detachment, Nearsightedness, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

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

    Theodore Leng is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Leng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

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

    Diana Do is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Do is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP).

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

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

    Stephen Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

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

    Euna Koo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Koo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Brown Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

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

    Ann Fisher is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amila Silva is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Silva is rated as an Advanced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Silva is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

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

    Eubee Koo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Koo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    PAMF Munnerlyn Eye Institute

    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Snedden is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Snedden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Cataract. Dr. Snedden is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tanya Ghosh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Ghosh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Ghosh is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Ghosh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    PAMF Munnerlyn Eye Institute

    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yichieh Shiuey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Shiuey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Shiuey is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Shiuey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Munnerlyn Eye Institute

    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vivien Au is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Au is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Au is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Au is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Chi Or is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Or is rated as an Advanced 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 Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Scleritis.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Palo Alto Center

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

    Gurunadh Vemulakonda is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Vemulakonda is rated as an Experienced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Vemulakonda is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Vemulakonda is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 altos, 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 altos, 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 altos, 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 altos, 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 altos, 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 altos, 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 altos, 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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