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    MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Tampa, FL. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. David G. Morrison
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. David G. Morrison
      Ophthalmology

      Florida Pediatric Associates, LLC

      5106 N Armenia Ave, Suite 5, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (3.3 miles away)
      727-456-3288
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Morrison is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, Cataract Removal, and Tenotomy. Dr. Morrison is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Ilan J. Epstein
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Ilan J. Epstein
      Ophthalmology
      Tampa, FL 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ilan Epstein is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Epstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pterygium. Dr. Epstein is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Ivan J. Suner
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Ivan J. Suner
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Associates Of Florida, P.A.

      602 S Macdill Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      813-875-6373
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Ivan Suner is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Suner 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), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Suner is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. David A. Eichenbaum
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. David A. Eichenbaum
      Ophthalmology

      Pautler Cohen Findlay Eichenbaum White And Crane Mds PA

      2705 W Saint Isabel St, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.6 miles away)
      813-879-5795
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      David Eichenbaum is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Eichenbaum 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, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Eichenbaum is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Don J. Perez
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Don J. Perez
      Ophthalmology

      Perez Eye Center P L

      4506 Wishart Place, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      813-875-6588
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Don Perez is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Bernard R. Perez
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Bernard R. Perez
      Ophthalmology

      Perez Eye Center P L

      4506 Wishart Place, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      813-875-6588
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Bernard Perez is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Pterygium. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Scott E. Pautler
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Scott E. Pautler
      Ophthalmology

      Tampa Eye Clinic And Associates PA

      3000 W Ml King Jr Blvd, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.8 miles away)
      813-877-2020
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Pautler is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Pautler 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), Diabetic Retinopathy, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Pautler is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Ashley M. Crane
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Ashley M. Crane
      Ophthalmology

      Tampa Eye Clinic And Associates PA

      3000 W Ml King Jr Blvd, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.8 miles away)
      813-877-2020
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Ashley Crane is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Crane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Crane is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Lisa S. Gamell
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Lisa S. Gamell
      Ophthalmology

      Tampa Eye Clinic And Associates PA

      3000 W Ml King Jr Blvd, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.8 miles away)
      813-877-2020
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Greek, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

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

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Michael J. Levitt
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Michael J. Levitt
      Ophthalmology

      Florida Pediatric Associates, LLC

      4900 N Habana Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (3.3 miles away)
      813-233-2020
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Levitt is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Levitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Cataract. Dr. Levitt is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Craig E. Berger
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Craig E. Berger
      Ophthalmology

      Craig Berger MD Pl

      3242 Cove Bend Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (9.2 miles away)
      813-265-6940
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Craig Berger is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Berger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Berger is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Godwin S. Okoye
      Ophthalmology | Addiction Medicine
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Godwin S. Okoye
      Ophthalmology | Addiction Medicine
      10224 E Adamo Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (7.6 miles away)
      813-315-9898
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Yoruba
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Godwin Okoye is an Ophthalmologist and an Addiction Medicine provider in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Okoye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, and Presbyopia. Dr. Okoye is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Peter R. Pavan
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Peter R. Pavan
      Ophthalmology
      12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.0 miles away)
      813-974-3820
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Peter Pavan is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Pavan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Pavan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Chad Baker
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Chad Baker
      Ophthalmology
      12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Mdc 21, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.0 miles away)
      813-974-4835
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Chad Baker is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Presbyopia, Astigmatism, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Syeda T. Basith
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Syeda T. Basith
      Ophthalmology

      University Medical Service Association Inc

      4202 E Fowler Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Syeda Basith is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Basith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Basith is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Amir Faramarzi
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Amir Faramarzi
      Ophthalmology

      University Medical Service Association Inc

      4202 E Fowler Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Amir Faramarzi is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Faramarzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Faramarzi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Leonard E. Cortelli
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Leonard E. Cortelli
      Ophthalmology

      Ohi West Medical Group Ii LLC

      13602 N 46th St, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.7 miles away)
      813-284-2255
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Leonard Cortelli is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Cortelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Temporal Arteritis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Cortelli is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Thomas H. Newsom
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Thomas H. Newsom
      Ophthalmology

      Newsom Eye And Laser Center Inc

      13904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 200, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.9 miles away)
      813-908-2020
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Newsom is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Newsom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Newsom is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Megha L. Pansara
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Megha L. Pansara
      Ophthalmology

      Florida Pediatric Associates, LLC

      14499 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 270, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (9.2 miles away)
      813-699-3000
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Megha Pansara is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Pansara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Horner Syndrome. Dr. Pansara is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Jacqueline J. Scott
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Dr. Jacqueline J. Scott
      Ophthalmology
      1463 Oakfield Dr, Suite 113, 
      Brandon, FL 
       (9.4 miles away)
      813-684-2211
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Jacqueline Scott is an Ophthalmologist in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Presbyopia.

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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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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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