The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Boca Raton, FL

Find the Top Nearsightedness Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Boca Raton, FL. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
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    West Boca Eye Center

    9325 Glades Rd Ste 201, 
    Boca Raton, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Bellotte is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Bellotte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Neurotrophic Keratitis.

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

    Office

    120 W Palmetto Park Rd, 
    Boca Raton, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Salomon Salama is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Salama 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 Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Salama is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Office

    950 Glades Rd, 
    Boca Raton, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Thompson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    950 Glades Rd, 
    Boca Raton, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eduardo Uchiyama is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Uchiyama 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 Uveitis, Endophthalmitis, Neuroretinitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Uchiyama is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    950 NW 13th St, 
    Boca Raton, FL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Weiss is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Weiss 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Pinguecula, Blepharitis, and Entropion. Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    950 NW 13th St, 
    Boca Raton, FL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Kohl is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Kohl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Kohl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Eye Associates Of Boca Raton P.A.

    950 NW 13th St, 
    Boca Raton, FL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Perlman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Perlman 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 Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Blepharitis, Tolosa Hunt Syndrome, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Perlman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eye Associates Of Boca Raton P.A.

    950 NW 13th St, 
    Boca Raton, FL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Weiner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Weiner 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 Chalazion, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Pinguecula.

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

    Office

    950 NW 13th St, 
    Boca Raton, FL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ernesto Segal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Segal 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Segal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Deerfield Eye Insitute

    100 S Military Trl Ste 19, 
    Deerfield Beach, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marvin Reich is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Dr. Reich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness and Astigmatism. Dr. Reich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    16201 S Military Trl, 
    Delray Beach, FL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marco Gonzalez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Delray Beach, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Geographic Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1717 W Woolbright Rd, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randy Katz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Katz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Robert Raden MD LLC

    5130 Linton Blvd Ste F7, 
    Delray Beach, FL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Raden is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Delray Beach, Florida. Dr. Raden 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Raden is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Specialty Retina Center LLC

    2001 W Sample Rd Ste 320, 
    Deerfield Beach, FL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shailesh Gupta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    7545 W Boynton Beach Blvd Ste 205, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Artigas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boynton Beach, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Artigas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Strabismus, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, and Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy. Dr. Artigas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    10301 Hagen Ranch Rd Ste D500, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Kasten is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boynton Beach, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kasten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Chalazion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Cataract. Dr. Kasten is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ophthalmology Associates Of South Florida PA

    3100 Coral Hills Dr Ste 206, 
    Coral Springs, FL 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Glick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Coral Springs, Florida. Dr. Glick 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Glick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Boynton Beach ASC LLC

    1717 W Woolbright Rd, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Schechter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Schechter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

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

    Boynton Beach ASC LLC

    1717 W Woolbright Rd, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Naids is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Naids is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Naids is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Boynton Beach ASC LLC

    1717 W Woolbright Rd, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Megan Rowlands is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boynton Beach, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Rowlands is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract. Dr. Rowlands 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 Boca Raton, FL?

    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 Boca Raton, FL?

    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 Boca Raton, FL?

    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 Boca Raton, FL?

    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 Boca Raton, FL?

    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 Boca Raton, FL?

    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 Boca Raton, FL?

    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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