The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Atlanta, GA

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The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors near Atlanta, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Atlanta, GA. Of these, 41 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    Benjamin R. Baumrind
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Baumrind Retina, LLC

    1425 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard Northwest, Suite 36, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Baumrind, M.D. is an Ophthalmologist specializing in vitreo-retinal disease. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Georgia and his medical degree is from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his residency training at Rutgers University in New Jersey and his fellowship at Eye Consultants of Atlanta. Dr. Baumrind joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2013 and practices at the Cumberland and Fayetteville locations. Dr. Baumrind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Artery Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Jeremy K. Jones
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Emory Eye Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Jones is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jones has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Optic Neuritis, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Eye Partners

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Ste1500, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Garza is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Garza has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Vitrectomy.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Atlanta Retina

    1720 Peachtree Street Northwest, Suite 932, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David D'heurle is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. D'heurle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. D'heurle is currently accepting new patients.

    Christina L. Weeks
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Eye Physicians And Surgeons, P.C.

    1457 Scott Boulevard, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Weeks is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Weeks has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Anton Syndrome.

    Kris F. Gillian
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Eye Associates - Buckhead

    3120 Maple Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Kris Gillian, M.D. is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas. He earned his BA from Emory University and was awarded an academic scholarship while graduating from the University of Arkansas with a degree in medicine. Dr. Gillian completed his medical internship at the University of Tennessee and his ophthalmology residency in Pittsburgh. During his residency, Dr. Gillian traveled to Samara, Russia to perform a surgical mission at the hospital of the late Dr. Svyatoslav Fyodorov, known as the ""Father of Radial Keratotomy."" Dr. Gillian is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has been practicing in the Atlanta area since 2001. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gillian has performed thousands of various surgical procedures in his career. He specializes in premium implant cataract surgery, LASIK, diabetes and glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration management, eyelid surgery and pterygium removal. The practice website is www.georgiaeyeassociates.com". Dr. Gillian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    John W. Thomas
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Physicians And Surgeons, P.C.

    1457 Scott Boulevard, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Thomas is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 40 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), Geographic Atrophy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Maria E. Aaron
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Emory Decatur Hospital

    2701 North Decatur Road, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Aaron is a Radiologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Aaron has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Mark Rivellese
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, PC

    1100 Johnson Ferry Road Northeast, Suite 420, 
    Sandy Springs, GA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Rivellese is an Ophthalmologist in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Dr. Rivellese has been practicing medicine for over 32 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), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Rivellese is currently accepting new patients.

    Margaret W. Gribble
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Eye Consultants Of Atlanta, P.C.

    3225 Cumberland Blvd, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Wong, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in Uveitis. Her undergraduate degree is from Northwestern University and her medical degree is from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and her uveitis fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Wong joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2013 and practices at the Cumberland and Gwinnett-Lawrenceville locations. She is fluent in Mandarin. Specialty: Uveitis Board Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology Certified Eye Consultants Office Served: Gwinnett-Lawrenceville Cumberland Medical Memberships & Affiliations: American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gribble is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroretinitis, Ocular Toxoplasmosis, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Toxoplasmosis.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    80 Gilmer St SE Fl 6, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phoebe Lenhart is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lenhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation

    80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elma Chang is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Eugene B. Gabianelli MD & Assoc. LLC

    550 Peachtree St NE Ste 1500, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Gabianelli is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gabianelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Eugene B. Gabianelli MD & Assoc. LLC

    550 Peachtree St NE Ste 1500, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Feinberg is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Feinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Pterygium, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Marmer Medical Eye Center PC-Dba Atlanta Fashion Optical

    777 Cleveland Ave SW Ste 102, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Marmer is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Marmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Nearsightedness, Optic Neuritis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Atlanta Eye Consultants

    1415 Howell Mill Rd NW, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jettie Burnett is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Burnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Nearsightedness.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Emory Eye Center

    1365 Clifton Rd NE Bldg B, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdelrahman Anter is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Anter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Stickler Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Nearsightedness, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Emory University School Of Medicine Department Of Ophthalmology

    1365 Clifton Rd NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Hutchinson is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Amblyopia.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Eye Partners

    200 East Ponce De Leon Avenue, Ste200, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Knight is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Knight has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Ajeet Dhingra
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Physicians And Surgeons, P.C.

    1457 Scott Boulevard, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajeet Dhingra is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Dhingra has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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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