The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Fort Myers, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Fort Myers, FL. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
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    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    4101 Evans Ave, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    941-792-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Valerie Crandall is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Crandall is rated as an Advanced 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 Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Glaucoma, and Presbyopia. Dr. Crandall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Bradford A. Snead
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Bradford A. Snead
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4790 Barkley Cir Bldg C, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    239-936-8686
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Bradford Snead is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Snead 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 Cataract, Uveitis, Glaucoma, and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy. Dr. Snead is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Hussein Wafapoor
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Hussein Wafapoor
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Health Center PL.

    1567 Hayley Ln Ste 101, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    239-337-3337
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Hussein Wafapoor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Wafapoor 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Wafapoor is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Duane A. Wiggins
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Duane A. Wiggins
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Associates Of Manatee

    6091 S Pointe Blvd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    941-792-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Navajo, Spanish
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    Duane Wiggins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Wiggins 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, Astigmatism, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Wiggins is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Wiggins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas A. Quigley
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas A. Quigley
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Health Of Ft. Meyers LLC

    6091 S Pointe Blvd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    239-466-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Quigley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Quigley 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Quigley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Eye Associates Of Manatee

    6091 S Pointe Blvd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    239-466-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Emmanuel Kai-Lewis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Kai-Lewis 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 Cloudy Cornea, Cataract, Pterygium, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Kai-Lewis is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kai-Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Eye Associates Of Manatee

    6091 S Pointe Blvd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    239-466-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nika Priest-Allen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Priest-Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Astigmatism. Dr. Priest-Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants Of Southwest Florida PA

    6901 International Center Blvd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    239-393-4323
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Raskauskas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Raskauskas 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, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Raskauskas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Katrina A. Mears
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Katrina A. Mears
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants Of Southwest Florida PA

    6901 International Center Blvd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    239-939-4323
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katrina Mears is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Mears is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Mears is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Joseph P. Walker
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Joseph P. Walker
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants Of Southwest Florida PA

    6901 International Center Blvd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    239-393-4323
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Walker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ashish G. Sharma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ashish G. Sharma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants Of Southwest Florida PA

    6901 International Center Blvd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    239-393-4323
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashish Sharma is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Sharma 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Avtar T. Ghuman
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Avtar T. Ghuman
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants Of Southwest Florida PA

    6901 International Center Blvd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    239-393-4323
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Avtar Ghuman is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Ghuman 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Ghuman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Michael M. Lewis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Michael M. Lewis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    5220 Lee Blvd, 
    Lehigh Acres, FL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    239-466-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Lewis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Dr. Lewis 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, Astigmatism, Entropion, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Lewis is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Mark E. Gillespie
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Mark E. Gillespie
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    15640 New Hampshire Ct, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    239-466-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Gillespie is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Gillespie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Gillespie is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gillespie is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    SWFL Children's Charities Eye Center Of Golisano Children's Hospital

    11390 Summerlin Square Dr, 
    Fort Myers Beach, FL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    239-343-8880
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jessica Kovarik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Dr. Kovarik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome.

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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 Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers, 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 do I find the best Nearsightedness doctor near Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers, 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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