The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Connecticut, US

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The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors in Connecticut, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 105 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Connecticut, US. Of these, 91 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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105 providers found
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    179 Flanders Rd Unit 2, 
    Niantic, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Slocumb is an Ophthalmologist in Niantic, Connecticut. Dr. Slocumb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Cataract, Astigmatism, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC

    202 Cherry St, 
    Milford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darron Bacal is an Ophthalmologist in Milford, Connecticut. Dr. Bacal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, and Amblyopia.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Norwich Ophthalmology Group PC

    79 Wawecus St Ste 105, 
    Norwich, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Mckay is an Ophthalmologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Mckay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Kallikrein Hypertension, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Sightmd Ct Wilton (Doctor & Associates)

    195 Danbury Rd, 
    Wilton, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Doctor is an Ophthalmologist in Wilton, Connecticut. Dr. Doctor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Presbyopia, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Solinsky Hearing Center Inc.

    1013 Farmington Ave, 
    West Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Orr is an Ophthalmologist in West Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Orr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Blepharitis, Nearsightedness, and Astigmatism.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    535 Saybrook Rd Ste 1, 
    Middletown, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Salierno is an Ophthalmologist in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Salierno is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Blepharitis, and Nearsightedness.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Richard B. Feldman D.P.M. LLC

    655 Sawmill Rd, 
    West Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Castracane is an Ophthalmologist in West Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Castracane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Blepharitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2046 W Main St Ste 2, 
    Stamford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Tsong is an Ophthalmologist in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Tsong 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), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2046 W Main St Ste 2, 
    Stamford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Conway is an Ophthalmologist in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Conway is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    New England Retina Associates

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 300, 
    Hamden, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Tom is an Ophthalmologist in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Tom 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 Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Pediatrics

    Connecticut Children's Ophthalmology And Optical Shop-Glastonbury

    131 New London Tpke Ste 200, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vito Larocca is a Pediatrics provider in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Larocca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Astigmatism.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Iraj Rahmati MD PC

    15 Old Park Lane Rd, 
    New Milford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iraj Rahmati is an Ophthalmologist in New Milford, Connecticut. Dr. Rahmati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Interstitial Keratitis, Hyphema, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Office

    2046 W Main St Ste 2, 
    Stamford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Potter is a Pediatrics provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Potter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Epicanthal Folds, and Amblyopia.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Donald J Salzberg MD

    836 Farmington Ave Ste 121, 
    West Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shari Roth is an Ophthalmologist in West Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Roth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Cataract, and Presbyopia.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC

    202 Cherry St, 
    Milford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omar Faridi is an Ophthalmologist in Milford, Connecticut. Dr. Faridi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2046 W Main St Ste 2, 
    Stamford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donna Densel is an Ophthalmologist in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Densel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Pinguecula, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    46 Prince St Ste 402A, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Larrison is an Ophthalmologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Larrison 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 Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Starling Physicians PLLC

    1345 Farmington Ave, 
    Bristol, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Robinson is an Ophthalmologist in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Connecticut Center For Sight LLC

    2800 Tamarack Ave Ste 102, 
    South Windsor, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilona Shternfeld is an Ophthalmologist in South Windsor, Connecticut. Dr. Shternfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Nearsightedness.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC

    202 Cherry St, 
    Milford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Shapiro is an Ophthalmologist in Milford, Connecticut. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Amblyopia.

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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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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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