The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Hattiesburg, MS

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Hattiesburg, MS. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Perry J. Goodman
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Perry J. Goodman
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Podiatry Associates Of Meridian PLLC

    1300 25th Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
    601-483-2616
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Perry Goodman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, and Presbyopia. Dr. Goodman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Julie J. Lynn
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Julie J. Lynn
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    421 S 28th Ave, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    601-261-3690
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Julie Lynn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Lynn 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 Presbyopia, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Lynn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
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    Eye Laser And Surgery Center Of Columbus

    634 Leigh Dr, 
    Columbus, MS 
    662-327-3773
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Gillespie is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Mississippi. Dr. Gillespie 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 Cataract, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, Nearsightedness, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gillespie is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jane E. Kersh
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jane E. Kersh
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Hattiesburg Clinic PA

    415 S 28th Ave, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    601-579-5300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jane Kersh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Kersh 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 Strabismus, Amblyopia, Nearsightedness, and Astigmatism. Dr. Kersh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Albert L. Lin
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Albert L. Lin
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    State Of Mississippi - University Of Mississippi Medical Center

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
    601-898-4404
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Albert Lin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    Popps Ferry Out-Patient Surgery Center LLC

    431 Bertucci Blvd, 
    Biloxi, MS 
    228-385-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Philip Bertucci is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Bertucci is rated as an Experienced 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Pterygium. Dr. Bertucci is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Hattiesburg Eye Clinic P.A.

    100 Hospital Dr W, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    601-268-5910
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Todd Williamson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Presbyopia. Dr. Williamson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Sarah D. Queck
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Sarah D. Queck
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Hattiesburg Eye Clinic P.A.

    100 Hospital Dr W, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    601-268-5910
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sarah Queck is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Queck 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 Micropthalmia Associated with Colobomatous Cyst, Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome, Microphthalmia Syndromic 9, and Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome. Dr. Queck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Nils K. Mungan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Nils K. Mungan
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
    601-984-5024
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nils Mungan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Mungan is rated as an Experienced 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 Strabismus, Esotropia, Brown Syndrome, and X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus. Dr. Mungan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Benjamin R. Pace
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Benjamin R. Pace
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Hattiesburg Eye Clinic P.A.

    100 Hospital Dr W, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    601-268-5910
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Benjamin Pace is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Pace is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, and Chalazion. Dr. Pace is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Judith L. Bradley
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Judith L. Bradley
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Miller Optical Inc.

    1020 Adams St, 
    Laurel, MS 
    601-426-9454
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Judith Bradley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Bradley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John B. Lyon
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John B. Lyon
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Care Associates

    1431 W 10th St, 
    Laurel, MS 
    601-649-2450
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Lyon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Lyon is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Astigmatism, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Lyon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Jackson Eye Associates PLLC

    1200 N State St Ste 330, 
    Jackson, MS 
    601-353-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Mallette is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Mallette 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 Fuchs Dystrophy, Pterygium, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Mallette is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. James D. Sutton
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. James D. Sutton
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Mississippi Eye Associates

    3631 Bienville Blvd, 
    Ocean Springs, MS 
    228-875-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Sutton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Dr. Sutton is rated as an Experienced 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, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Chalazion. Dr. Sutton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Henry J. Sanders
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Henry J. Sanders
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sanders Eye Clinic

    822 Delaware Ave, 
    Mccomb, MS 
    601-684-0220
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Henry Sanders is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mccomb, Mississippi. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Chalazion. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Hattiesburg Clinic PA

    805 Hall St, 
    Wiggins, MS 
    601-928-4412
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Cooley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wiggins, Mississippi. Dr. Cooley is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Presbyopia, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Entropion. Dr. Cooley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jorge I. Calzada
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jorge I. Calzada
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Office Of Bone And Joint Surgery P.C.

    7900 Airways Blvd Bldg A1, 
    Southaven, MS 
    901-522-6520
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Jorge Calzada is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Southaven, Mississippi. Dr. Calzada is rated as an Experienced 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 Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Calzada is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Anne E. Baranano
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Anne E. Baranano
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Specialty Institute

    2781 C T Switzer Sr Dr, 
    Biloxi, MS 
    850-476-6759
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Anne Baranano is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Baranano 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Baranano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 Hospital Dr W, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    601-268-5910
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Richardson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Wright B. Lauten
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Wright B. Lauten
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Specialists Of Mississippi PLLC

    109 Millsaps Dr Ste B, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    601-255-0736
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Wright Lauten is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Lauten is rated as an Experienced 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 Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Lauten 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 Hattiesburg, MS?

    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 Hattiesburg, MS?

    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 Hattiesburg, MS?

    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 Hattiesburg, MS?

    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 Hattiesburg, MS?

    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 Hattiesburg, MS?

    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 Hattiesburg, MS?

    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 Hattiesburg, MS?

    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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