The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Rochester, MN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 169 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Rochester, MN. Of these, 104 are Experienced, 52 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    Surgical Services

    1324 5th Street North, 
    New Ulm, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients

    Natalia Kramarevsky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Ulm, Minnesota. Dr. Kramarevsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Kramarevsky is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology,2004 and Ophthalmology. Dr. Kramarevsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Avera Eye Care — Dawson

    878 6th St, 
    Dawson, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Curtis Louwagie is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dawson, Minnesota. Dr. Louwagie is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Louwagie is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Louwagie is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Paul Eye Clinic PA - Woodbury

    2080 Woodwinds Drive, Suite 230, 
    Woodbury, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Uttley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Uttley is rated as a Distinguished 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 Nearsightedness, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Uttley is board certified in Ophthalmology and American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Uttley is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Paul Eye Clinic PA - Woodbury

    2080 Woodwinds Drive, Suite 230, 
    Woodbury, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Quick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Quick is rated as a Distinguished 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 Nearsightedness, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Quick is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology,2004 and Ophthalmology. Dr. Quick is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Paul Eye Clinic PA - Woodbury

    2080 Woodwinds Drive, Suite 230, 
    Woodbury, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Tsai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Tsai 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 Nearsightedness, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Tsai is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology,2001 and Ophthalmology. Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Paul Eye Clinic PA - Woodbury

    2080 Woodwinds Drive, Suite 230, 
    Woodbury, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alla Kelly is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Kelly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Glaucoma. Dr. Kelly is board certified in Ophthalmology and American Board Of Ophthalmology,2015. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Paul Eye Clinic PA - Woodbury

    2080 Woodwinds Drive, Suite 230, 
    Woodbury, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Stanek is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Stanek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma. Dr. Stanek is board certified in Ophthalmology and American Board Of Ophthalmology,1984. Dr. Stanek is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1215 Town Centre Dr Ste 100, 
    Eagan, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James George is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. George is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Meibomianitis. Dr. George is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    4201 Dean Lakes Blvd, 
    Shakopee, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carter Nichols is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shakopee, 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. Dr. Nichols is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Paul Eye Clinic, PA

    2080 Woodwinds Dr, Ste 110, 
    Woodbury, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Sheridan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Sheridan 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, Presbyopia, Cataract, and Astigmatism. Dr. Sheridan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Mankato Clinic Wickersham Health Campus

    1421 Premier Drive, 2nd Floor, 
    Mankato, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Penelope Swanson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mankato, Minnesota. Dr. Swanson is rated as a Distinguished 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 Nearsightedness, Cataract, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma. Dr. Swanson is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Swanson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    111 Hundertmark Rd Ste 105N, 
    Chaska, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Stephens is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chaska, 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. Dr. Stephens is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Engel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    14050 Nicollet Ave Ste 101, 
    Burnsville, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Schaefer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burnsville, 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. Dr. Schaefer is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3939 W 50th St Ste 200, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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). Dr. Meiusi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Eye Clinic PA - Golden Valley

    8401 Golden Valley Road, Suite 330, 
    Golden Valley, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Ramsey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, Cataract, and Astigmatism. Dr. Ramsey is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology,2012 and Ophthalmology. Dr. Ramsey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Eye Clinic PA - Maple Grove

    12000 Elm Creek Boulevard North, Suite 100, 
    Maple Grove, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Ehlen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Ehlen 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 Nearsightedness, Cataract, Presbyopia, and Astigmatism. Dr. Ehlen is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology,2000 and Ophthalmology. Dr. Ehlen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Paul Eye Clinic PA - Woodbury

    2080 Woodwinds Drive, Suite 230, 
    Woodbury, MN 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tracy Krick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Krick 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 Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, Astigmatism, and Cataract. Dr. Krick is board certified in Ophthalmology and American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Krick is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Paul Eye Clinic PA - Woodbury

    2080 Woodwinds Drive, Suite 230, 
    Woodbury, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derek Horkey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Horkey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Nearsightedness, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract. Dr. Horkey is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology,2019 and Ophthalmology. Dr. Horkey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Saint Paul Eye Clinic PA - Woodbury

    2080 Woodwinds Drive, Suite 230, 
    Woodbury, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Stefonowicz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, 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. Dr. Stefonowicz 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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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