The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in bradenton, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near bradenton, FL. Of these, 15 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    The Eye Depot P. A.

    426 Manatee Ave W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    941-708-9000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Mcswain is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Mcswain 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Mcswain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Daniel B. Pope
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Daniel B. Pope
    Ophthalmology
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    The Eye Depot P. A.

    426 Manatee Ave W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    941-708-9000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Pope is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Pope 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 Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, Stargardt Macular Degeneration, and Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy. Dr. Pope is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Anita R. Shane
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Anita R. Shane
    Ophthalmology
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    Silverman Pediatric Ophthalmology PA

    217 Manatee Ave E, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    941-748-1818
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anita Shane is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Shane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Shane is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Pooja Khator
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Pooja Khator
    Ophthalmology
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    Silverman Pediatric Ophthalmology PA

    217 Manatee Ave E, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    941-748-1813
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
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    Pooja Khator is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Khator is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Khator is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    6002 Pointe West Blvd, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    941-792-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Robert Friedman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Friedman 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Friedman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Richard E. Hector
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Richard E. Hector
    Ophthalmology
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    Bradenton Anesthesia Services LLC

    6002 Pointe West Blvd, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    941-792-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
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    Richard Hector is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Hector 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Hector is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    6807 53rd Ave E, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    941-792-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cathleen Mccabe is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Mccabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Mccabe is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mccabe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas S. Shane
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas S. Shane
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Shane Retina

    2401 University Pkwy Ste 205, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (8.2 miles away)
    941-351-1200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Shane is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Shane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Stargardt Macular Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Shane is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9010 58th Dr E, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    941-739-0390
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Gremillion is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Gremillion 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Gremillion is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    Coastal Eye Institute

    1427 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.6 miles away)
    941-748-1818
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Allison Menezes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Menezes 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 Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    SK Retina LLC

    1700 S Tuttle Ave, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.1 miles away)
    941-777-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Stelton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Stelton 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, Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Robert K. Snyder
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Robert K. Snyder
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    SK Retina LLC

    1700 S Tuttle Ave, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.1 miles away)
    941-952-0900
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Robert Snyder is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Snyder 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Melvin C. Chen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Melvin C. Chen
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sarasota Retina Institute P A

    3400 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 200, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    941-921-5335
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Melvin Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1219 S East Ave Ste 105, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    941-957-4216
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Schwartz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Schwartz 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 Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    Retina Associates Of Sarasota, PA

    3420 Bee Ridge Rd Bldg D, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    941-924-0303
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Niffenegger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Niffenegger 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. Dr. Niffenegger is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Niffenegger 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 bradenton, 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 bradenton, 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 bradenton, 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 bradenton, 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 bradenton, 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 bradenton, 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 bradenton, 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 bradenton, 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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