The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in oceanside, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 128 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near oceanside, NY. Of these, 104 are Experienced and 24 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Norman A. Saffra
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Norman A. Saffra
    Ophthalmology
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    1229 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    855-295-4144
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Yiddish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Saffra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Saffra is rated as an Experienced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Saffra is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
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    2860 Long Beach Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    516-593-7709
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Swerdin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Swerdin 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 Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Presbyopia.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Glenn L. Stoller
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Glenn L. Stoller
    Ophthalmology
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    Office

    2860 Long Beach Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    516-593-7709
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Glenn Stoller is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Stoller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Richard T. Sturm
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Richard T. Sturm
    Ophthalmology
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    Office

    2860 Long Beach Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    516-593-7709
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Sturm is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Sturm 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, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
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    Sightmd

    220 Maple Ave, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    516-763-4106
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nechama Shoshani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Shoshani 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 Blepharitis, Strabismus, Epicanthal Folds, and Amblyopia.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David M. Sachs
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David M. Sachs
    Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    516-766-2519
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Sachs is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Sachs 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 Meibomianitis, Periorbital Cellulitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Alan B. Marks
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Alan B. Marks
    Ophthalmology
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    1981 Marcus Avenue, Suite E115, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (8.5 miles away)
    516-627-5113
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alan Marks is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Marks 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 Cataract, Blepharitis, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Marks is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Marks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    Office

    2860 Long Beach Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    516-593-7709
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marguerite Mcdonald is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Experienced 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Presbyopia, and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ronald M. Caronia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ronald M. Caronia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2860 Long Beach Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    516-593-7709
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ronald Caronia is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Caronia 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Presbyopia, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Edward M. Baron
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Edward M. Baron
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    100 Merrick Road, Suite 200W, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    516-763-4106
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
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    Edward Baron is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Baron 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 Optic Neuritis, Strabismus, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Baron is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Amy A. Mehta
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Amy A. Mehta
    Ophthalmology
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    Sightmd

    220 Maple Ave, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    516-763-4106
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Amy Mehta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Periorbital Cellulitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    SightMD

    220 Maple Ave, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    516-763-4106
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alexander Hatsis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Hatsis is rated as an Experienced 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Russell G. Fumuso
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Russell G. Fumuso
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    516-766-2519
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Russell Fumuso is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Fumuso 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David B. Nelson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David B. Nelson
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    516-766-2519
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    David Nelson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Nelson 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Cataract. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Corey I. Bickoff
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Corey I. Bickoff
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Corey Bickoff MD PC

    294 W Merrick Rd Ste 5, 
    Freeport, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    516-223-3337
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Corey Bickoff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Freeport, New York. Dr. Bickoff 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 Glaucoma, Presbyopia, Pterygium, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Henry D. Perry
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Henry D. Perry
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    2000 North Village Avenue, Suite 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    516-766-2519
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Perry is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced 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 Blepharitis, Keratoconus, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ligneous Conjunctivitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Perry is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Perry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Gerard D'aversa
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Gerard D'aversa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Optum Allergy And Immunology-Valley Stream

    65 Roosevelt Ave Ste 204, 
    Valley Stream, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    516-561-7759
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gerard D'aversa is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. D'aversa 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Robert J. Klein
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Robert J. Klein
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    202 W Park Ave, 
    Long Beach, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    516-431-1101
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Klein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, New York. Dr. Klein 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 Eyelid Bump, Kallikrein Hypertension, Chalazion, and Meibomianitis.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    1055 Franklin Ave Ste 100, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    516-742-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kathleen Van Valkenburg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Van Valkenburg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. William S. Kasper
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. William S. Kasper
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    1055 Franklin Ave Ste 100, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    516-742-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Kasper is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Kasper 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 Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis. Dr. Kasper 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 oceanside, 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 oceanside, 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 do I find the best Nearsightedness doctor near oceanside, NY?

    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 oceanside, 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 oceanside, 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 oceanside, 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 oceanside, 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 oceanside, 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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