The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in hamden, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near hamden, CT. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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26 providers found
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Paul Masi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Masi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Uveitis. Dr. Masi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Joseph S. Elman M.D. PC

    140 Washington Ave, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Elman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Elman 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 Chalazion, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

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

    New England Retina Associates

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 300, Spring Glen Medical Ctr, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Huang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Uveitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Neuroretinitis.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Richard B. Feldman D.P.M. LLC

    655 Sawmill Rd, 
    West Haven, CT 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Castracane is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Castracane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Blepharitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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

    The Eye Care Group

    250 Indian River Rd, 
    Orange, CT 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cinthia Covey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Orange, Connecticut. Dr. Covey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Covey is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Covey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    40 Temple St Ste 1B, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Salchow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Salchow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Isolated Ectopia Lentis, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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

    Office

    40 Temple St Ste 3A, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Kempton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Kempton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Iridectomy.

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

    Office

    40 Temple St Ste 3A, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Agarwal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucy Zhang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

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

    Office

    46 Prince St Ste 402A, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Larrison is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Larrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

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

    Connecticut Retina Consultants LLC

    46 Prince St Ste 203, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Weisz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Weisz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, and Scleritis.

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

    U.S. Healthworks Medical Group Of Connecticut Inc.

    144 N Main St, 
    Branford, CT 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Lim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Branford, Connecticut. Dr. Lim 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Geographic Atrophy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Branford Rehabilitation Center

    1236 Main St, 
    Branford, CT 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Voldman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Branford, Connecticut. Dr. Voldman 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 Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Astigmatism, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Voldman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Greater Waterbury Retina LLC

    166 Waterbury Rd Ste 201, 
    Prospect, CT 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Armand Daccache is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Dr. Daccache 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 Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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

    Eye Physicians Of Central Ct PC

    546 S Broad St, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Mcmahon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Mcmahon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Mcmahon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Connecticut Eye Consultants PC

    166 Waterbury Rd, Ste 201, 
    Prospect, CT 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Archna Johar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Dr. Johar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Astigmatism, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Johar is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Johar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Eye Care Group

    1201 W Main St, Ste 100, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Geffin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Geffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Geffin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Geffin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Eye Care Group

    1201 W Main St, Ste 100, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yanina Kostina is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Kostina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Horner Syndrome, Papilledema, Cataract, and Strabismus. Dr. Kostina is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kostina is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South LLC

    60 Wellington Rd, 
    Milford, CT 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Kaplan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Milford, Connecticut. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Orbital Cellulitis, Glaucoma, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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

    Pediatric Eye Care LLC

    206 Church St, 
    Guilford, CT 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Chow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Guilford, Connecticut. Dr. Chow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

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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 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 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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