The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in paramus, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 206 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near paramus, NJ. Of these, 157 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
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    Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

    635 W 165th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Quan Hoang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Elite 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 Nearsightedness, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants Of New York

    950 3rd Ave, 3rd floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Yannuzzi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Yannuzzi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
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    J.R. Opticians

    300 Fairview Ave, 
    Westwood, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Fleischer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westwood, New Jersey. Dr. Fleischer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Fleischer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Julius Shulman M D P C

    229 E 79th St Ste 1L, 
    New York, NY 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dan Reinstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Reinstein is rated as an Elite 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, Astigmatism, Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Nearsightedness
    Elite in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Gregory J. Pamel MD PC

    115 E 61st St Ste 1B, 
    New York, NY 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anastasios Kanellopoulos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kanellopoulos is rated as an Elite 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 Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

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

    Breathe Well Corporation

    1200 E Ridgewood Ave, 
    Ridgewood, NJ 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Vallar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Dr. Vallar is rated as an Advanced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Vallar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    J.R. Opticians

    300 Fairview Ave, 
    Westwood, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glen Bianchi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westwood, New Jersey. Dr. Bianchi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Astigmatism, and Amblyopia. Dr. Bianchi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    J.R. Opticians

    300 Fairview Ave, 
    Westwood, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jung Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westwood, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Chalazion, Blepharitis, Eyelid Bump, and Angioplasty. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    J.R. Opticians

    300 Fairview Ave, 
    Westwood, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Chin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westwood, New Jersey. Dr. Chin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Entropion. Dr. Chin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    J.R. Opticians

    300 Fairview Ave, 
    Westwood, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Brenda Duran is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westwood, New Jersey. Dr. Duran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Chalazion, and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Duran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    J.R. Opticians

    300 Fairview Ave, 
    Westwood, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Kaiden is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westwood, New Jersey. Dr. Kaiden 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 Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Glaucoma, and Presbyopia. Dr. Kaiden is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    New Jersey Eye Center P.A.

    1 N Washington Ave, 
    Bergenfield, NJ 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Orr is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bergenfield, New Jersey. Dr. Orr is rated as an Advanced 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 Meibomianitis, Blepharitis, Nearsightedness, and Astigmatism. Dr. Orr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants Of New York

    950 3rd Ave, 3rd floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Klancnik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Klancnik 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 Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Klancnik is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Diplomate and United States Medical Licensing Exam; Parts I, II, & III.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Metropolitan Eye Care

    523 Forest Avenue, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Pomerantz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Pomerantz 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Glaucoma, and Astigmatism. Dr. Pomerantz is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Pomerantz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Urgent Care Center Of Oradell LLC

    680 Kinderkamack Rd, 
    Oradell, NJ 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Prince is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oradell, New Jersey. Dr. Prince 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Breathe Well Corporation

    1200 E Ridgewood Ave, 
    Ridgewood, NJ 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients

    Larisa Kayserman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Dr. Kayserman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Kayserman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Charles Tsakrios JR. M.D PA

    89 N Maple Ave, 
    Ridgewood, NJ 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Tsakrios is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Dr. Tsakrios 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 Blepharitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Tsakrios is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 S Broad St, 
    Ridgewood, NJ 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Tamara Lenis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Dr. Lenis is rated as an Experienced 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 Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Lenis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    J.R. Opticians

    300 Fairview Ave, 
    Westwood, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fahd Yazdanie is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westwood, New Jersey. Dr. Yazdanie is rated as an Experienced 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 Blepharitis, Meibomianitis, Nearsightedness, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Yazdanie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    316 State St, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Silbert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Silbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Meibomianitis, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Silbert 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 paramus, NJ?

    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 paramus, NJ?

    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 paramus, NJ?

    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 paramus, NJ?

    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 paramus, NJ?

    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 paramus, NJ?

    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 paramus, NJ?

    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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