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    MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 39 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      650 Pennsylvania Ave Se, Suite 270, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Salim Butrus is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Butrus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cogan's Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      3301 New Mexico Ave Nw, Suite 226, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wanda Pak is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Pak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Presbyopia, Nearsightedness, and Chalazion.

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      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Howard University

      2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leslie Jones is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Presbyopia, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract.

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      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Howard University

      2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Earl Kidwell is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kidwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Cataract. Dr. Kidwell is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Unity Health Care Inc.

      3020 14th St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jualenda Boschulte is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Boschulte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Presbyopia, Nearsightedness, Cataract, and Astigmatism.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

      660 Pennsylvania Ave Se, Suite 200, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Edward Chay is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Chalazion, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Chay is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

      660 Pennsylvania Ave Se, Suite 200, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Juanita Bryant is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bryant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Bryant is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Capital Eye Care LLC

      1145 19th St Nw, Suite 500, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French
      Accepting New Patients

      Fadi Nasrallah is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nasrallah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Neuroretinitis, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. Dr. Nasrallah is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Washington National Eye Center

      110 Irving St Nw, 1a19, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jacquelyn Weber is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Uveitis. Dr. Weber is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Johns Hopkins University

      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Courtney Kraus is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kraus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Kraus is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jay Lustbader is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lustbader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Endophthalmitis, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Lustbader is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

      2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Keith Wroblewski is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wroblewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Tuberculous Uveitis, and Vitrectomy.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Howard University

      2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Reginald Barnes is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Capital Eye Care LLC

      1145 19th St Nw, Suite 500, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jordan Heffez is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Heffez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Heffez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

      900 23rd St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Monica Dalal is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Dalal is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Some Inc

      60 O St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alice Gasch is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gasch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Astigmatism, and Nearsightedness.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Howard University

      2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Amharic
      Accepting New Patients

      Katrina Chin-Loy is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chin-Loy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Neuroretinitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Chin-Loy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      660 Pennsylvania Ave Se, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frank Spellman is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Spellman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Detachment, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Capital Eye Care LLC

      1145 19th St Nw, Suite 500, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amy Green-Simms is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Green-Simms is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, Cataract, and Chalazion. Dr. Green-Simms is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Washington National Eye Center

      110 Irving St Nw, 1a19, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Korean
      Accepting New Patients

      Stacy Bang is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Uveitis. Dr. Bang is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia, 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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