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    MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Decatur, GA. Of these, 43 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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    55 providers found
      Christina L. Weeks
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Eye Physicians And Surgeons, P.C.

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

      Christina Weeks is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Weeks has been practicing medicine for over 30 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.

      Ajeet Dhingra
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Physicians And Surgeons, P.C.

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

      Ajeet Dhingra is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Dhingra has been practicing medicine for over 26 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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      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Physicians And Surgeons, P.C.

      1457 Scott Boulevard, 
      Decatur, GA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      15+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi

      Shalin Shah is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

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

      Eye Physicians And Surgeons, P.C.

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

      John Thomas is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 39 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.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Physicians And Surgeons PC

      1457 Scott Blvd, 
      Decatur, GA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Malagasy, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Indira Menon is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Menon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Hyphema, Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Menon is currently accepting new patients.

      Maria E. Aaron
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Emory Decatur Hospital

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

      Maria Aaron is a Radiologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Aaron has been practicing medicine for over 18 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.

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

      Emory Eye Center

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

      Jeremy Jones is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jones has been practicing medicine for over 17 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.

      Mark J. Rivellese
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Georgia Retina, P.C.

      1462 Montreal Road, Ste412, 
      Tucker, GA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Rivellese is an Ophthalmologist in Tucker, Georgia. Dr. Rivellese has been practicing medicine for over 31 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.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Georgia Eye Partners

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

      Stephen Knight is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Knight has been practicing medicine for over 43 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).

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Physicians And Surgeons, P.C.

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

      Laura Bealer is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Bealer has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Physicians And Surgeons, P.C.

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

      Ronak Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Patel 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, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      1457 Scott Blvd, 
      Decatur, GA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Mcmanus is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Mcmanus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      1365b N Clifton Road, Ne, Suite 5420, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      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. Dr. Lenhart is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      1365b Clifton Rd Ne, Suite Bt-401a, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Caroline Cromelin is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cromelin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Strabismus, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Cromelin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      1365B Clifton Rd NE, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Timothy Olsen is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Olsen 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, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      1365b Clifton Rd Ne, Room 4513, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      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. Dr. Hutchinson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      1365 Clifton Rd Ne Ste 4500, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (2.1 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), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Georgia Retina, P.C.

      1462 Montreal Road, Ste412, 
      Tucker, GA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      41+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Jay Stallman is an Ophthalmologist in Tucker, Georgia. Dr. Stallman has been practicing medicine for over 41 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), Retinal Detachment, and Endophthalmitis.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Georgia Retina, PC

      1462 Montreal Rd, Suite 412, 
      Tucker, GA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

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

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Georgia Eye Partners

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

      Philip Garza is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Garza has been practicing medicine for over 9 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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      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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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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