The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Nebraska, US

Find the Top Nearsightedness Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Nebraska, US. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ronald R. Krueger
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ronald R. Krueger
    Ophthalmology
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    Truhlsen Eye Institute

    3902 Leavenworth St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-559-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Krueger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Krueger 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 Cataract, Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Krueger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas W. Hejkal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas W. Hejkal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Consultants PC

    8141 W Center Rd Ste 100, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-391-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
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    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Hejkal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Hejkal 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Hejkal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Truhlsen Eye Institute

    3902 Leavenworth St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-559-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Armstrong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, and Keratoconus. Dr. Armstrong is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Mario C. Mota
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Mario C. Mota
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eyeworks Inc

    1101 S 70th St Ste 200, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    402-486-3132
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mario Mota is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Mota 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, and Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Dr. Mota is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Shawna R. Collier
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Shawna R. Collier
    Ophthalmology
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    Oregon Trail Eye Center PC

    945 E Zero Street, 
    Ainsworth, NE 
    402-387-2800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shawna Collier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ainsworth, Nebraska. Dr. Collier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Collier is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Randall W. Dotson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Randall W. Dotson
    Ophthalmology
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    Eyeworks Inc

    1101 S 70th St Ste 200, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    402-486-3132
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Randall Dotson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Dotson 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 Cataract, Presbyopia, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Dotson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Patricia A. Terp
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Patricia A. Terp
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Eye Care PC

    4353 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-552-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Patricia Terp is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Terp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Terp is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jared G. Smedley
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jared G. Smedley
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Oregon Trail Eye Surgery Center Inc

    329 W 40th St, 
    Scottsbluff, NE 
    308-635-3911
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jared Smedley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Dr. Smedley 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Cataract. Dr. Smedley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Paul J. Dietze
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Paul J. Dietze
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology

    715 N Kansas Ave Ste 300, 
    Hastings, NE 
    402-462-9009
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Dietze is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hastings, Nebraska. Dr. Dietze is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Dietze is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Lee T. Thurber
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Lee T. Thurber
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eyeworks Inc

    1101 S 70th St Ste 200, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    402-486-3132
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lee Thurber is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Thurber 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 Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Presbyopia. Dr. Thurber is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John P. Bader
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John P. Bader
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eyeworks Inc

    1101 S 70th St Ste 200, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    402-486-3132
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Bader is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Bader is rated as an Experienced 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Bader is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Eye Care PC

    4353 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-552-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Ingvoldstad is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Ingvoldstad 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Ingvoldstad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Fremont Medical Associates P.C.

    2827 N Clarkson St, 
    Fremont, NE 
    402-721-7222
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Steven Samuelson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fremont, Nebraska. Dr. Samuelson is rated as an Experienced 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Samuelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Daniel Agraz
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Daniel Agraz
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    First Eye Associates PC

    8111 Dodge St, Suite 143, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-354-8111
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
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    Daniel Agraz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Agraz is rated as an Experienced 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, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pterygium. Dr. Agraz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Bliss E. O'bryhim
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Bliss E. O'bryhim
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Eye Care PC

    4353 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-552-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bliss O'bryhim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. O'bryhim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. O'bryhim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Saint Francis

    2620 W Faidley Ave, 
    Grand Island, NE 
    308-384-4600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Proffitt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Grand Island, Nebraska. Dr. Proffitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome. Dr. Proffitt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Peter J. Whitted
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Peter J. Whitted
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Eye Care PC

    4353 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-552-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Whitted is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Whitted 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 Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Whitted is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    John H. McDougall OD PC

    2005 Court St, 
    Beatrice, NE 
    402-484-9000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
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    Daniel Chruscicki is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Beatrice, Nebraska. Dr. Chruscicki is rated as an Experienced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Chruscicki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required
    2420 S 73rd St, Suite 402, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-397-1654
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anne Fitzpatrick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Fitzpatrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates

    515 N 98th St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-399-9400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sebastian Troia is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Troia is rated as an Experienced 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 Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome. Dr. Troia is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 in Nebraska, US?

    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 in Nebraska, US?

    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 in Nebraska, US?

    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 in Nebraska, US?

    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 in Nebraska, US?

    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 in Nebraska, US?

    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 in Nebraska, US?

    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 in Nebraska, US?

    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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