The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in lake worth, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near lake worth, FL. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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15 providers found
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Randy S. Katz
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Randy S. Katz
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1717 W Woolbright Rd, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    561-737-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    Office

    7657 Lake Worth Rd, 
    Lake Worth, FL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    561-432-4141
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Monique Barbour is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lake Worth, Florida. Dr. Barbour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Pinguecula, Pterygium, and Blepharitis. Dr. Barbour is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ryan A. Shields
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ryan A. Shields
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8190 S Jog Rd, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    561-737-1355
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ryan Shields is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Shields 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 Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Shields is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    West Palm Beach

    2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste 400, 
    West Palm Beach, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    561-500-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    David Mittleman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Mittleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Mittleman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    Boynton Beach ASC LLC

    1717 W Woolbright Rd, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    561-737-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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

    Dr. Steven M. Naids
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Steven M. Naids
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Boynton Beach ASC LLC

    1717 W Woolbright Rd, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    561-737-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language
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    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

    Dr. Megan A. Rowlands
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Megan A. Rowlands
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Boynton Beach ASC LLC

    1717 W Woolbright Rd, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    561-737-5500
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jonathan M. Lam
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jonathan M. Lam
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1717 W Woolbright Rd, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    561-737-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jonathan Lam is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, Interstitial Keratitis, and Blepharitis.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Nunzio P. Sossi
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Nunzio P. Sossi
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    130 Butler St, 
    West Palm Beach, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    561-832-6113
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nunzio Sossi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Sossi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Sossi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jonathan S. Criss
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jonathan S. Criss
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2575 S State Road 7, 
    Wellington, FL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    561-737-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jonathan Criss is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wellington, Florida. Dr. Criss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, and Cataract. Dr. Criss is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Maria C. Artigas
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Maria C. Artigas
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7545 W Boynton Beach Blvd Ste 205, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    561-880-2480
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    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

    Dr. Kenneth A. Kasten
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Kenneth A. Kasten
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    10301 Hagen Ranch Rd Ste D500, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    561-737-4040
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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

    Dr. David A. Seamont
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David A. Seamont
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9868 S State Road 7 Ste 240, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    561-737-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Seamont is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Seamont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Seamont is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Robert W. Raden
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Robert W. Raden
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Robert Raden MD LLC

    5130 Linton Blvd Ste F7, 
    Delray Beach, FL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    561-499-8830
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
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    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

    Dr. Marco A. Gonzalez
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Marco A. Gonzalez
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    16201 S Military Trl, 
    Delray Beach, FL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    561-498-8100
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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.

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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 lake worth, 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 lake worth, 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 lake worth, 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 lake worth, 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 lake worth, 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 lake worth, 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 lake worth, 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 lake worth, 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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