The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Bloomington, MN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 85 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Bloomington, MN. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carter Nichols is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Nichols is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cataract, Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Stephens is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Stephens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Schaefer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Schaefer is rated as a Distinguished 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, and Glaucoma.

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    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3939 W 50th St Ste 200, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rhondi Meiusi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Meiusi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Presbyopia, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    9801 Dupont Ave S Ste 200, 
    Bloomington, MN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Launer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Launer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Bloomington Office

    9801 DuPont Ave S Ste 200, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hardten is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Hardten 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 Fuchs Dystrophy, Astigmatism, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Edina, MN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Edina, MN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Stefonowicz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Stefonowicz 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, Nearsightedness, Cataract, and Presbyopia.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marshall Everson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Everson 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6533 Drew Ave S, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Reader is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Reader is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6533 Drew Ave S, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Mellema is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Mellema is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6533 Drew Ave S, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Maltry is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Maltry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Nearsightedness, Chalazion, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saiyid Hasan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Nearsightedness, Esotropia, and Astigmatism.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7760 France Ave S Ste 310, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwin Ryan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Endophthalmitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7760 France Ave S Ste 310, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Parke is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Parke 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 Vein Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3939 W 50th St Ste 200, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Gross is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Gross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3939 W 50th St Ste 200, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Elliott is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Engel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Engel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Astigmatism, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    9801 Dupont Ave S Ste 200, 
    Bloomington, MN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Honora Kennedy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Bloomington Office

    9801 DuPont Ave S Ste 200, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Davis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Bloomington, MN?

    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 Bloomington, MN?

    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 Bloomington, MN?

    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 Bloomington, MN?

    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 Bloomington, MN?

    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 Bloomington, MN?

    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 Bloomington, MN?

    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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