The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in brighton, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 116 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near brighton, MA. Of these, 96 are Experienced and 20 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Joslin Diabetes Center

    1 Joslin Place, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lloyd Aiello is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Aiello 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Aiello is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Aiello is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral required

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Gonzalez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome, Microphthalmia, Micropthalmia Associated with Colobomatous Cyst, Cataract Removal, and Myringotomy. Dr. Gonzalez is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Ophthalmology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bharti Gangwani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gangwani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, Strabismus, Anton Syndrome, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Gangwani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julius Oatts is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Oatts 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 Strabismus, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Oatts is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Oatts is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Mass Eye And Ear, Longwood Eye Care

    800 Huntington Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Brendan Mccarthy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mccarthy 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Mccarthy is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Mccarthy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    CHA Eye Center, Somerville Campus

    236 Highland Ave, 
    Somerville, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vincent Patalano-Ii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Somerville, Massachusetts. Dr. Patalano-Ii is rated as an Advanced 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Nearsightedness, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Patalano-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Cha Eye Center, Somerville Campus

    236 Highland Ave, 
    Somerville, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Patalano is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Somerville, Massachusetts. Dr. Patalano is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Patalano is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Cha Eye Center, Somerville Campus

    236 Highland Ave, 
    Somerville, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Madeline Barott is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Somerville, Massachusetts. Dr. Barott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Newton-Wellesley Hospital Ophthalmology

    2000 Washington St Ste 462, 
    Newton, MA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pallavi Ojha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newton, Massachusetts. Dr. Ojha is rated as an Advanced 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Ojha is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Newton-Wellesley Hospital Ophthalmology

    2000 Washington St Ste 462, 
    Newton, MA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Zepeda is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newton, Massachusetts. Dr. Zepeda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Epicanthal Folds. Dr. Zepeda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    243 Charles St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lucy Young is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    800 Washington St # 450, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hebrew, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Catherine Choi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Choi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Astigmatism. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caroline Baumal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Baumal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Baumal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laurel Vuong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Vuong is rated as an Advanced 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 Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Vuong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston Inc

    50 Staniford St Ste 600, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Heier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Heier is rated as an Advanced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Heier is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston Inc

    50 Staniford St Ste 600, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chirag Shah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston Inc

    50 Staniford St Ste 600, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Reed is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Reed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 23 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. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    2samily Inc.

    1101 Beacon St, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Delia Sang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Sang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Sang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Ophthalmology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pablo Altschwager-Kreft is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Altschwager-Kreft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anton Syndrome, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, Amblyopia, Albinism, and Myringotomy. Dr. Altschwager-Kreft is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Ophthalmology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gena Heidary is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Heidary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Strabismus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Glioma, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Heidary is currently accepting new patients.

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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 brighton, MA?

    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 brighton, MA?

    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 brighton, MA?

    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 brighton, MA?

    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 brighton, MA?

    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 brighton, MA?

    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 brighton, MA?

    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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