The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in ridge, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near ridge, NY. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jack K. Oats
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jack K. Oats
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4 Technology Dr Ste 150, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    631-941-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jack Oats is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Oats is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cataract, Nearsightedness, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Chalazion.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Anzhelika Vaccaro
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Anzhelika Vaccaro
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4 Technology Dr Ste 150, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    631-941-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anzhelika Vaccaro is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Vaccaro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John R. Wittpenn
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John R. Wittpenn
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4 Technology Dr Ste 150, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    631-941-1476
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Wittpenn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Wittpenn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
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    Northwell Health

    75 N Country Rd, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (8.9 miles away)
    631-473-1320
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Conners is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Conners is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Blepharitis, Pinguecula, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Alexander Llinas
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Alexander Llinas
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd NY (Toc Eye) Wading River

    Wading River, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    631-209-4200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alexander Llinas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wading River, New York. Dr. Llinas 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Chalazion, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    General Vision Services LLC

    999 Montauk Hwy Unit 3, 
    Shirley, NY 
     (6.9 miles away)
    631-399-6992
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Keith Scheinblum is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shirley, New York. Dr. Scheinblum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ketan G. Laud
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ketan G. Laud
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    1500 Route 112 Bldg 6, 
    Port Jefferson Station, NY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    631-331-1414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ketan Laud is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson Station, New York. Dr. Laud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Aaron Avni
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Aaron Avni
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    1500 Route 112 Bldg 6, 
    Port Jefferson Station, NY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    631-331-1414
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Avni is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson Station, New York. Dr. Avni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Avni is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Daniel C. Hamou
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Daniel C. Hamou
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Port Jefferson

    251 East Oakland Avenue, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (8.7 miles away)
    631-473-5329
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Hamou is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Hamou 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 Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Hamou is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hamou is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Fadi Z. El
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Fadi Z. El
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4 Technology Dr Ste 150, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    631-941-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Fadi El is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. El 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. Dr. El is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Faye Knoll
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Faye Knoll
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    233 Union Avenue, 
    Holbrook, NY 
     (11.3 miles away)
    631-285-7311
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Faye Knoll is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Holbrook, New York. Dr. Knoll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Pterygium. Dr. Knoll is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Knoll is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    SightMD NY (TOC EYE) East Setauket

    3400 Nesconset Hwy Ste 107, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    631-751-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vincent Basilice is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Basilice is rated as an Advanced 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 Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Referral may be required

    Stony Brook Ophthalmology

    33 Research Way, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    631-444-4090
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Weissbart is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Weissbart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Weissbart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Charles Rothberg
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Charles Rothberg
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    331 E Main St, 
    Patchogue, NY 
     (10.5 miles away)
    631-475-1424
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Rothberg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Patchogue, New York. Dr. Rothberg 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Daniel G. Cyr
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Daniel G. Cyr
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    33 Research Way Ste 13, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    613-444-4090
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Cyr is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Cyr 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 Knobloch Syndrome, Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Lauren D. Mileo
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Lauren D. Mileo
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    54 Commerce Ave Ste 6, 
    Riverhead, NY 
     (13.4 miles away)
    631-727-0880
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Mileo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Riverhead, New York. Dr. Mileo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Orbital Cellulitis, Periorbital Cellulitis, Temporal Arteritis, and Chalazion. Dr. Mileo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John D. Vickers
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. John D. Vickers
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3330 Veterans Memorial Hwy, 
    Bohemia, NY 
     (14.3 miles away)
    631-285-6789
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Vickers is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bohemia, New York. Dr. Vickers 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 Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Coats Disease, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

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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 ridge, 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 ridge, 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 ridge, 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 ridge, 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 ridge, 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 ridge, 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 ridge, 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 ridge, 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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