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    MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Hamden, CT. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    26 providers found
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. David Tom
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. David Tom
      Ophthalmology
      2200 Whitney Ave, Suite 300, 
      Hamden, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Paul E. Masi
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Paul E. Masi
      Ophthalmology

      Refocus Eye Health Of Central Connecticut PC

      2880 Old Dixwell Ave, 
      Hamden, CT 
       (0.1 miles away)
      203-248-6365
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Masi is an Ophthalmologist in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Masi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Uveitis. Dr. Masi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Matthew Dombrow
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Matthew Dombrow
      Ophthalmology

      Connecticut Retina Consultants LLC

      2440 Whitney Ave, 
      Hamden, CT 
       (0.2 miles away)
      203-248-8080
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Matthew Dombrow is an Ophthalmologist in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Dombrow 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), Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

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      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. John J. Huang
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. John J. Huang
      Ophthalmology

      Refocus Eye Health Of Central Connecticut PC

      2200 Whitney Ave, Suite 300, 
      Hamden, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      203-288-2020
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      John Huang is an Ophthalmologist in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Uveitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Neuroretinitis.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Gregory M. Haffner
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Gregory M. Haffner
      Ophthalmology

      Refocus Eye Health Of Central Connecticut PC

      2200 Whitney Ave, Suite 300, 
      Hamden, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      203-288-2020
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Gregory Haffner is an Ophthalmologist in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Haffner 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), Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Daniel J. Salchow
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Daniel J. Salchow
      Ophthalmology
      40 Temple Street, Suite 1b, Yale Eye Center, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (2.4 miles away)
      203-785-2020
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Salchow is an Ophthalmologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Salchow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Isolated Ectopia Lentis, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Joseph S. Elman
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Joseph S. Elman
      Ophthalmology
      140 Washington Ave, 
      North Haven, CT 
       (2.6 miles away)
      203-234-6872
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Joseph Elman is an Ophthalmologist in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Elman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Stephen B. Castracane
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Stephen B. Castracane
      Ophthalmology
      655 Saw Mill Road, 
      West Haven, CT 
       (8.9 miles away)
      203-934-2222
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Edward S. Lim
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Edward S. Lim
      Ophthalmology

      Yale University

      40 Temple St, Suite 3a, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (5.7 miles away)
      203-785-2020
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Edward Lim is an Ophthalmologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Lim 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), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Geographic Atrophy.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Jessica H. Chow
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Jessica H. Chow
      Ophthalmology

      Yale University

      40 Temple St, Suite 3a, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (5.7 miles away)
      203-785-2020
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Jessica Chow is an Ophthalmologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Chow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Keratoconus, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. James E. Kempton
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. James E. Kempton
      Ophthalmology

      Yale University

      40 Temple St, Suite 3a, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (5.7 miles away)
      203-785-2020
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      James Kempton is an Ophthalmologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Kempton 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, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Iridectomy.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. James F. Martone
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. James F. Martone
      Ophthalmology

      Yale University

      800 Howard Ave, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (5.9 miles away)
      203-785-2140
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      James Martone is an Ophthalmologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Martone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Neuroretinitis.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Wayne I. Larrison
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Wayne I. Larrison
      Ophthalmology

      Connecticut Retina Consultants LLC

      46 Prince St, Suite 203, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (5.9 miles away)
      203-787-6161
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      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

      Dr. James M. Weisz
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. James M. Weisz
      Ophthalmology

      Connecticut Retina Consultants LLC

      46 Prince St, Suite 203, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (5.9 miles away)
      203-787-6161
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      James Weisz is an Ophthalmologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Weisz 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), Neuroretinitis, and Scleritis.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. David H. Levinson
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. David H. Levinson
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Physicians And Surgeons, PC

      1236 Main St, 
      Branford, CT 
       (8.4 miles away)
      203-488-5688
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      David Levinson is an Ophthalmologist in Branford, Connecticut. Dr. Levinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Alexander E. Voldman
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Alexander E. Voldman
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Physicians And Surgeons, PC

      1236 Main St, 
      Branford, CT 
       (8.4 miles away)
      203-488-5688
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Alexander Voldman is an Ophthalmologist in Branford, Connecticut. Dr. Voldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Astigmatism, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Voldman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Brendan M. Lawson
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Brendan M. Lawson
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Physicians And Surgeons, PC

      1236 Main St, 
      Branford, CT 
       (8.4 miles away)
      203-488-5688
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Brendan Lawson is an Ophthalmologist in Branford, Connecticut. Dr. Lawson 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 Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Lawson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Joel A. Geffin
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Joel A. Geffin
      Ophthalmology

      The Eye Care Group, P.C.

      6 Business Park Dr, Suite 102, 
      Branford, CT 
       (9.2 miles away)
      203-573-4849
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Joel Geffin is an Ophthalmologist in Branford, Connecticut. Dr. Geffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Interstitial Keratitis.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Yanina Kostina
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Yanina Kostina
      Ophthalmology

      The Eye Care Group, P.C.

      6 Business Park Dr, Suite 102, 
      Branford, CT 
       (9.2 miles away)
      203-573-4849
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Yanina Kostina is an Ophthalmologist in Branford, Connecticut. Dr. Kostina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Horner Syndrome, Papilledema, Cataract, and Strabismus.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Cinthia G. Covey
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Cinthia G. Covey
      Ophthalmology

      The Eye Care Group, P.C.

      6 Business Park Dr, Suite 102, 
      Branford, CT 
       (9.2 miles away)
      203-573-4849
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances

      Cinthia Covey is an Ophthalmologist in Branford, Connecticut. Dr. Covey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Hamden, CT?

      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 Hamden, CT?

      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 do I find the best Nearsightedness doctor near Hamden, CT?

      You can find an Nearsightedness doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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      How does MediFind rank Nearsightedness doctors near Hamden, CT?

      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 Hamden, CT?

      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 Hamden, CT?

      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 Hamden, CT?

      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 Hamden, CT?

      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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