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    MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Columbia, MD. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    38 providers found
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Neurology | Ophthalmology | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Neurology | Ophthalmology | Otolaryngology
      10724 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 101, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nathaniel Carter is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Tension Headache, Vertigo, and Neuralgia. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Glaucoma Plus Eye Care, LLC

      5550 Sterrett Pl, Suite 312, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Kurdish, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Anshu Sinha is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Sinha is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Physicians Eye Care Center LLC

      11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 105, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Parvathy Pillai is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Pillai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Neuroretinitis, Glaucoma, and Uveitis. Dr. Pillai is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Physicians Eye Care Center LLC

      11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 105, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Etter is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Etter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Etter is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

      7130 Minstrel Way, Suite 120, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lucy Xu is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Medical Eye Center PA

      8860 Columbia 100 Pkwy, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lenard Hammer is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Hammer 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, Glaucoma, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Hammer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Medical Eye Center PA

      8860 Columbia 100 Pkwy, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Thai
      Accepting New Patients

      Vanessa Lima is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Lima is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Chalazion, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis. Dr. Lima is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Medical Eye Center PA

      8860 Columbia 100 Pkwy, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gordon Lui is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Lui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Lui is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Medical Eye Center PA

      8860 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Suite 101, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Yiyun Zhou is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Zhou is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Chesapeake Eye Care And Laser Center LLC

      6020 Meadowridge Ctr Dr, 
      Elkridge, MD 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Olga Shif is an Ophthalmologist in Elkridge, Maryland. Dr. Shif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Shif is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      7625 Maple Lawn Blvd Ste 200, 
      Fulton, MD 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tara Guretzky is an Ophthalmologist in Fulton, Maryland. Dr. Guretzky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Strabismus, and Blocked Tear Duct. Dr. Guretzky is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      8311 Cherry Ln, 
      Laurel, MD 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Flemish, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Qureshi is an Ophthalmologist in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Qureshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract. Dr. Qureshi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      14201 Laurel Park Dr, Suite 104, 
      Laurel, MD 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Yau Chung is an Ophthalmologist in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Chung 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), Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Ronald S. Oser, Md, PA

      14201 Laurel Park Dr, Suite 208, 
      Laurel, MD 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Marcie Wertlieb is an Ophthalmologist in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Wertlieb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Wertlieb is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Chesapeake Eye Care And Laser Center LLC

      2925 Lord Baltimore Dr, Suite 300, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (10.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Sign Language, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Sumana Kommana is an Ophthalmologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kommana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Nearsightedness, Interstitial Keratitis, and Astigmatism. Dr. Kommana is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Katzen Medical Associates PC

      301 Saint Paul St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Kimberly Neutze-Heaney is an Ophthalmologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Neutze-Heaney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Astigmatism, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Neutze-Heaney is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      17713 Globe Theatre Dr, 
      Olney, MD 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Pasternak is an Ophthalmologist in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Pasternak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Astigmatism and Nearsightedness.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Chesapeake Eye Care And Laser Center LLC

      2925 Lord Baltimore Dr, Suite 300, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (10.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Theodore Gancayco is an Ophthalmologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Gancayco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Gancayco is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Physicians Eye Care Center LLC

      1001 Pine Heights Ave, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (11.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Marjorie Warden is an Ophthalmologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Warden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Warden is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Physicians Eye Care Center LLC

      1001 Pine Heights Ave, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (11.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Wexler is an Ophthalmologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Wexler 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). Dr. Wexler is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Columbia, MD?

      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 Columbia, MD?

      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 Columbia, MD?

      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 Columbia, MD?

      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 Columbia, MD?

      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 Columbia, MD?

      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 Columbia, MD?

      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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