The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 69 are Experienced and 26 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David D. Bryan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David D. Bryan
    Ophthalmology
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    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-771-7096
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Bryan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bryan 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Bryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    Willis Knighton Eye Institute North

    2611 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-216-8526
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Wyche Coleman-Iii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Coleman-Iii 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Astigmatism, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Coleman-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-545-4581
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Swearingen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Swearingen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Swearingen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Nano K. Zeringue
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Nano K. Zeringue
    Ophthalmology
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    Southern Eye Institute

    446 Corporate Dr, 
    Houma, LA 
    985-872-5577
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nano Zeringue is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Zeringue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Zeringue is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Donald R. Peavy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Donald R. Peavy
    Ophthalmology
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    Elite Eyewear Inc

    4848 North Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-927-0180
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Peavy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Peavy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Nearsightedness, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Astigmatism. Dr. Peavy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Shalimar S. Small
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Shalimar S. Small
    Ophthalmology
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    Stanocola Home Health

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-754-3278
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shalimar Small is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Small is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Small is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Joseph Guarnieri
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Joseph Guarnieri
    Ophthalmology
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    Joseph Guarnieri

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N213, 
    Marrero, LA 
    504-349-6213
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Guarnieri is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Guarnieri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Astigmatism, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Guarnieri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Leni T. Sumich
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Leni T. Sumich
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 102, 
    Metairie, LA 
    504-455-8666
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Leni Sumich is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Sumich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Chalazion, and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Sumich is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Daniel J. Dodson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Daniel J. Dodson
    Ophthalmology
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    The Optical Shoppe

    1615 SW Railroad Ave, 
    Hammond, LA 
    985-345-0050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Dodson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Dodson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Dodson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
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    Office

    250 Hospital Rd, 
    New Roads, LA 
    225-638-4428
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Suzanne Smith-Luckett is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Roads, Louisiana. Dr. Smith-Luckett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Presbyopia. Dr. Smith-Luckett is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Philip D. Ehrlich
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Philip D. Ehrlich
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-262-8141
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
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    Philip Ehrlich is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ehrlich is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Ehrlich is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jon A. Yokubaitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jon A. Yokubaitis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Optics Unlimited Inc.

    1322 Elton Rd Ste J, 
    Jennings, LA 
    337-824-0040
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jon Yokubaitis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jennings, Louisiana. Dr. Yokubaitis is rated as an Advanced 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 Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Presbyopia, and Cataract. Dr. Yokubaitis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David P. Fargason
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David P. Fargason
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Fargason is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fargason is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Fargason is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Annette M. Rhodes
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Annette M. Rhodes
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Annette Rhodes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Meibomianitis, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Rhodes is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Barry J. Leader
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Barry J. Leader
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3715 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-897-4567
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Barry Leader is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Leader is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Chalazion, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Leader is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas J. Heigle
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas J. Heigle
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vista Surgical Hospital

    9032 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-768-5700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Heigle is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Heigle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Keratoconus. Dr. Heigle is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Donald P. Cerise
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Donald P. Cerise
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 102, 
    Metairie, LA 
    504-455-9825
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Cerise is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Cerise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Cerise is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Desai Eye Care

    155 Hospital Dr Ste 300, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-235-6263
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Patrick Keating is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Keating is rated as an Advanced 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Keating is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Devin B. Tran
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Devin B. Tran
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Devin Tran is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Cataract, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Hilliard M. Haik
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Hilliard M. Haik
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1002, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Hilliard Haik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Haik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract. Dr. Haik is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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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