The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Minneapolis, MN

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The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors near Minneapolis, MN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 105 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Minneapolis, MN. Of these, 65 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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105 providers found
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Kevin Engel
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Kevin Engel
    Ophthalmology

    Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    612-873-5577
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kevin Engel is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Engel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Astigmatism, and Neuroretinitis.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Seth Silbert
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Seth Silbert
    Ophthalmology

    Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    612-873-6085
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Seth Silbert is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Silbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Nearsightedness, Hyphema, and Astigmatism.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Lorick Andersen
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Lorick Andersen
    Ophthalmology

    HCMC CSC Pharmacy

    715 S 8th St, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    612-873-6963
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lorick Andersen is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Andersen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Anne Abel
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Anne Abel
    Ophthalmology

    HCMC CSC Pharmacy

    715 S 8th St, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    612-873-6963
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anne Abel is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Abel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, Vitrectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Geoffrey Emerson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Geoffrey Emerson
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Center PA

    710 E 24th St Ste 304, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    612-871-2292
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Geoffrey Emerson is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Emerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jerome Kulenkamp
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jerome Kulenkamp
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    516 Delaware St SE Fl 9A, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    612-625-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jerome Kulenkamp is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kulenkamp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Dry Eye Syndrome, Astigmatism, and Uveitis.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ethan Greenberg
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ethan Greenberg
    Ophthalmology

    Fairview Pharmacy Services LLC

    516 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    612-625-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ethan Greenberg is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Cataract, Astigmatism, and Presbyopia.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Scott Uttley
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Scott Uttley
    Ophthalmology

    St Paul Eye Clinic PA

    1093 Grand Ave, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (6.4 miles away)
    651-227-6634
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Scott Uttley is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Uttley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Rhondi Meiusi
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Rhondi Meiusi
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3939 W 50th St Ste 200, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (6.4 miles away)
    952-920-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rhondi Meiusi is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Meiusi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Cataract, Presbyopia, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Carter Nichols
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Carter Nichols
    Ophthalmology

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (8.0 miles away)
    952-832-8100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Carter Nichols is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Nichols is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jeffrey Stephens
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jeffrey Stephens
    Ophthalmology

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (8.0 miles away)
    952-832-8100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Stephens is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Stephens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Presbyopia, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Scott Schaefer
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Scott Schaefer
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (8.0 miles away)
    952-832-8175
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Scott Schaefer is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Schaefer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Trond Stockenstrom
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Trond Stockenstrom
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Care Associates PA

    825 Nicollet Mall Ste 2000, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    612-788-1621
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Trond Stockenstrom is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Stockenstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Dinesh Goyal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Dinesh Goyal
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Care Associates PA

    825 Nicollet Mall Ste 2000, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    612-338-4861
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dinesh Goyal is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Victoria Sattarova
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Victoria Sattarova
    Ophthalmology

    HCMC CSC Pharmacy

    715 S 8th St, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    612-873-6963
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Victoria Sattarova is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Sattarova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Cloudy Cornea, Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jacob Jones
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jacob Jones
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Center PA

    710 E 24th St Ste 304, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    612-871-2292
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jacob Jones is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Jones 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 Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Michael Emerson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Michael Emerson
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Center PA

    710 E 24th St Ste 304, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    612-871-2292
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Emerson is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Emerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Joshua Olson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Joshua Olson
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    715-379-4916
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joshua Olson is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Olson has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Raymond Areaux
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Raymond Areaux
    Ophthalmology

    Minnesota Surgery Center At St Mary's

    701 25th Ave S, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    612-626-3556
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Raymond Areaux is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Areaux has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Esotropia, Strabismus, Ectropion, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Sandra Montezuma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Sandra Montezuma
    Ophthalmology

    Fairview Pharmacy Services LLC

    516 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    612-625-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sandra Montezuma is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Montezuma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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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 Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, 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 do I find the best Nearsightedness doctor near Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, 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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