The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

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The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors near Lexington, KY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Lexington, KY. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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23 providers found
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Blandford
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Blandford
    Ophthalmology

    TriState Centers For Sight Inc.

    601 Perimeter Dr Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    859-278-9393
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Blandford is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Blandford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Glaucoma, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Kenneth Weaver
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Kenneth Weaver
    Ophthalmology

    Kentucky Institute For Eye Health & Surgery

    715 Shaker Dr Ste 110, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    859-313-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Weaver is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Weaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Lucy Franklin
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Lucy Franklin
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-323-5867
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lucy Franklin is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Cataract, and Astigmatism.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John Conklin
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John Conklin
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-257-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Conklin is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Conklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Nearsightedness, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pinguecula.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John Franklin
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John Franklin
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-323-5867
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Franklin is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Congenital Cataract, and Amblyopia.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Melanie Bradley
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Melanie Bradley
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-323-5867
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Melanie Bradley is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Amblyopia, and Esotropia.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Julia Stevens
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Julia Stevens
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-323-5867
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Julia Stevens is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Christi Willen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Christi Willen
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-323-5867
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christi Willen is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Willen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Amblyopia.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jack Hollins
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jack Hollins
    Ophthalmology

    Jack L. Hollins M.D. P.S.C.

    2353 Alexandria Dr Ste 210, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-264-7700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jack Hollins is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Hollins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Kyle Ferguson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Kyle Ferguson
    Ophthalmology

    Kentucky Eye Center Lexington

    4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr Ste 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    859-277-2692
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kyle Ferguson is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Kielar
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Kielar
    Ophthalmology

    New Lexington Clinic

    100 N Eagle Creek Dr, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    859-258-4362
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Kielar is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Kielar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Garrett
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Garrett
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Consultants Of Kentucky PSC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 211, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    859-263-3030
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Garrett is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Garrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Bruce Koffler
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Bruce Koffler
    Ophthalmology

    Kentucky Center For Vision PSC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 431, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-4631
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bruce Koffler is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Koffler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Belinda Shirkey
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Belinda Shirkey
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Belinda Shirkey is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Shirkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Rick Isernhagen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Rick Isernhagen
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rick Isernhagen is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Isernhagen 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, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Todd Purkiss
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Todd Purkiss
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Todd Purkiss is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Purkiss 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, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Blake Isernhagen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Blake Isernhagen
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Blake Isernhagen is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Isernhagen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Toxoplasmosis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Toxoplasmosis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Aaron Ricca
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Aaron Ricca
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Aaron Ricca is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ricca 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 Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas Stone
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas Stone
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Stone is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Stone 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 Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John Giltner
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John Giltner
    Ophthalmology

    Thomas G Abell MD PSC

    2720 Old Rosebud Rd Ste 110, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-373-0300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Giltner is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Giltner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Amaurosis Fugax, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

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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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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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