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    MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Clearwater, FL. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Healthy Vision Institute

      2565 Enterprise Road, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      James Powers is an Ophthalmologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Powers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Glaucoma. Dr. Powers is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Pautler Cohen Findlay Eichenbaum White And Crane Mds PA

      579 S Duncan Ave, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Cohen is an Ophthalmologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Cohen 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 Detachment, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Pautler Cohen Findlay Eichenbaum White And Crane Mds PA

      579 S Duncan Ave, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Alfred White is an Ophthalmologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. White 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), Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Robson Eye Institute PLLC

      601 S Belcher Rd, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Sheila Pabon is an Ophthalmologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Pabon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Pabon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Robson Eye Institute PLLC

      601 S Belcher Rd, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nicholas Bottaro is an Ophthalmologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Bottaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Bottaro is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      St Michaels Eye And Laser Institute Inc

      1030 W Bay Dr, 
      Largo, FL 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      John Michaelos is an Ophthalmologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Michaelos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Michaelos is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      St Michaels Eye And Laser Institute Inc

      1030 W Bay Dr, 
      Largo, FL 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Greek, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Louis Michaelos is an Ophthalmologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Michaelos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Michaelos is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      148 13th St Sw, 
      Largo, FL 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vasilios Diakonis is an Ophthalmologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Diakonis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      The Eye Physicians Of Pinellas, PA

      148 13th St Sw, 
      Largo, FL 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients

      Leonard Kirsch is an Ophthalmologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Kirsch 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 Macular Edema (DME), and Jalili Syndrome. Dr. Kirsch is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

      2461 Enterprise Rd, Suite C, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lorraine Simonds is an Ophthalmologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Simonds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Pinguecula, and Glaucoma. Dr. Simonds is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      St Lukes Cataract And Laser Institute

      43309 Us Hwy 19 N, 
      Tarpon Springs, FL 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Gills is an Ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dr. Gills is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Nearsightedness, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Gills is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      St Lukes Cataract And Laser Institute

      43309 Us Hwy 19 N, 
      Tarpon Springs, FL 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Wipfli is an Ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dr. Wipfli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Nearsightedness, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Wipfli is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Retina Vitreous Consultants

      3001 Eastland Blvd, Suite 1, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Donovan is an Ophthalmologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Donovan has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and 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 Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Donovan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      The Eye Physicians Of Pinellas, PA

      3220 N Mcmullen Booth Rd, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chad Hummel is an Ophthalmologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Hummel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Hummel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      The Eye Physicians Of Pinellas, PA

      3220 N Mcmullen Booth Rd, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joshua Roe is an Ophthalmologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Roe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Cloudy Cornea, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Roe is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Southeast Eye Institute PA

      9375 66th St N, 
      Pinellas Park, FL 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Creoles And Pidgins, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Nandesh Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Pinellas Park, Florida. Dr. Patel 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), Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      33920 Us Highway 19n, Suite 275, 
      Palm Harbor, FL 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Harry Kolodner is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Harbor, Florida. Dr. Kolodner 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), Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Kolodner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Florida Pediatric Associates, LLC

      36422 Us Hwy 19 N, 
      Palm Harbor, FL 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nancy Williams-Wallace is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Harbor, Florida. Dr. Williams-Wallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Amblyopia. Dr. Williams-Wallace is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      St Luke's Cataract And Laser Institute

      43309 US Highway 19 N, 
      Tarpon Springs, FL 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Abayomi Fabunmi is an Ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dr. Fabunmi 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 Presbyopia. Dr. Fabunmi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology | Pediatrics

      Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist

      710 94th Ave N, Suite 390, 
      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Derek Hess is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Hess is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, and Amblyopia.

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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 near Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, 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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