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    MediFind found 150 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Garden City, NY. Of these, 125 are Experienced and 25 are Advanced.

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      James M. Maisel
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Group Of New York

      400 S Oyster Bay Rd, 305, 
      Hicksville, NY 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Maisel is an Ophthalmologist in Hicksville, New York. Dr. Maisel 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 Artery Occlusion, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ronald Concetto Gentile Md, PC

      200 Old Country Rd, Suite 130, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronald Gentile is an Ophthalmologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Gentile is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Gentile is currently accepting new patients.

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      William C. Boozan
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      330 Old Country Rd, Suite 100, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Boozan is an Ophthalmologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Boozan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Periorbital Cellulitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract Removal.

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      Ketan G. Laud
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      330 Old Country Rd, 100, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ketan Laud is an Ophthalmologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Laud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

      Deepika D. Malik
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      330 Old Country Rd, Suite 100, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Deepika Malik is an Ophthalmologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.

      Valerie Trubnik
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      330 Old Country Rd, Suite 100, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Valerie Trubnik is an Ophthalmologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Trubnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      450 Endo Blvd, 
      Garden City, NY 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Marc Werner is an Ophthalmologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Werner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blepharitis. Dr. Werner is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      2000 N Village Ave, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Leen is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Leen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Neuroretinitis, Nearsightedness, and Blepharitis. Dr. Leen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      2000 N Village Ave, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michelle Yao is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Yao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      2000 N Village Ave, Suite 30, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Glenn Stoller is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Stoller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      2000 N Village Ave, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Glen Weiss is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      2000 N Village Ave, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Sturm is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Sturm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      30 Merrick Ave, Suite 100, 
      East Meadow, NY 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Sachs is an Ophthalmologist in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Sachs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Periorbital Cellulitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Long Island Ophthalmic Care, P.L.L.C.

      230 Hilton Ave, Suite 118, 
      Hempstead, NY 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Maris is an Ophthalmologist in Hempstead, New York. Dr. Maris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cogan-Reese Syndrome, Chandler's Syndrome, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Neuroretinitis.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Long Island Ophthalmic Care, P.L.L.C.

      230 Hilton Ave, Suite 118, 
      Hempstead, NY 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Lopez is an Ophthalmologist in Hempstead, New York. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Cataract Removal.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology | Plastic Surgery

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      711 Stewart Ave, Suite 160, 
      Garden City, NY 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Greek, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Mackool is an Ophthalmologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Mackool is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Mackool is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      450 Endo Blvd, 
      Garden City, NY 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Thierry Hufnagel is an Ophthalmologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Hufnagel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Hufnagel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      450 Endo Blvd, 
      Garden City, NY 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Kannada, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Chang is an Ophthalmologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      450 Endo Blvd, 
      Garden City, NY 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Lucy Sun is an Ophthalmologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Sun has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Iridectomy. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      2000 N Village Ave, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Rothman is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Rothman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Cataract.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Garden City, NY?

      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 Garden City, NY?

      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 Garden City, NY?

      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 Garden City, NY?

      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 Garden City, NY?

      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 Garden City, NY?

      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 Garden City, NY?

      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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