The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in whittier, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 105 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near whittier, CA. Of these, 92 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
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    Puente Hills Eye Care Center Inc

    1850 S Azusa Ave, Suite 107, 
    Hacienda Hts, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garlan Lo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hacienda Hts, California. Dr. Lo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

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

    Marshburn Eye Center

    15925 Whittier Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priyanka Chhadva is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chhadva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Glaucoma, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

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

    PIH Health Physicians

    12400 Bloomfield Ave, 
    Santa Fe Springs, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Peiris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Fe Springs, California. Dr. Peiris 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 Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy.

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

    Mercy Eye Care Medical Group Inc

    1717 W Beverly Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sandeep Khanna is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Montebello, California. Dr. Khanna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Khanna is board certified in Ophthalmology and American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Khanna is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Caremore Health

    10000 Lakewood Blvd, 
    Downey, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Medina is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Medina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Medina is board certified in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Medina is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Peter Ho Win, Md. Inc.

    11911 Artesia Blvd, 
    Cerritos, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Win is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cerritos, California. Dr. Win is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Win is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Win is currently accepting new patients.

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

    California Eye Care Managed Eye Care Specialists, A Medical Group Inc.

    13177 Ramona Blvd, 
    Irwindale, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Khaled Tawansy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irwindale, California. Dr. Tawansy is rated as an Experienced 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 Retinal Detachment, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Tawansy is board certified in Ophthalmology and American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tawansy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Fullerton Eye Center

    1400 N Habor Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    J Nickolas Berbos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Berbos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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

    Paul Urrea MD Mph Inc

    4560 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Urrea is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Urrea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, and Pterygium. Dr. Urrea is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Urrea is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ophthalmology Eye Clinic

    4131 Slauson Ave, 
    Maywood, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Javier Jardon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Maywood, California. Dr. Jardon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Jardon is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Jardon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Andrew Choy MD Corp

    4401 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Clark is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Amblyopia. Dr. Clark is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Shammas Eye Medical Center

    8409 Florence Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Hanna Shammas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Shammas 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 Presbyopia, Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Shammas is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shammas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Mayflower Medical Group Inc.

    11436 Garvey Ave, 
    El Monte, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shelly Bagai-Lapsi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in El Monte, California. Dr. Bagai-Lapsi is rated as an Experienced 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 Scleritis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Bagai-Lapsi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    De La Pena Eye Clinic

    2446 W Whittier Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynn Huang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Montebello, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    De La Pena Eye Clinic A Medical Group Inc.

    2446 W Whittier Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    William Delapena is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Montebello, California. Dr. Delapena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses Pinguecula, Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Delapena is currently accepting new patients.

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

    De La Pena Eye Clinic

    2446 W Whittier Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Mandel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Montebello, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mandel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract. Dr. Mandel is board certified in American Board Ophthalmology. Dr. Mandel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - Ophthalmology Department

    9449 E Imperial Highway, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jenny Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Chen 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 Coloboma of Iris, Coloboma, Glaucoma, and Astigmatism. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    9449 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Dumars is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Dumars is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, and Epicanthal Folds.

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

    Linda Vu MD A Medical Corp

    511 E Garvey Ave Ste 201, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Bach Linda-Vu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Linda-Vu is rated as an Experienced 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 Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Linda-Vu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Irwindale Medical Offices

    12761 Schabarum Ave, 
    Irwindale, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Britt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irwindale, California. Dr. Britt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epicanthal Folds, Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Esotropia. Dr. Britt 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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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