The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Florence, SC

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 86 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Florence, SC. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
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    MUSC Health Ophthalmology At Storm Eye Institute - East Cooper

    1600 Midtown Ave, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
    843-792-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karolinne Rocha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Rocha is rated as an Experienced 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, Keratoconus, Presbyopia, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Rocha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. George N. Magrath
    Oncology | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. George N. Magrath
    Oncology | Ophthalmology
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    MUSC Health Ophthalmology At Storm Eye Institute

    167 Ashley Ave, 4th Floor, 2nd Floor, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
    843-792-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    George Magrath is an Oncologist and an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Magrath 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 Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL). Dr. Magrath is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Edward G. Mintz
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Edward G. Mintz
    Ophthalmology
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    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
    803-779-3070
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
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    Edward Mintz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mintz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Mintz is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mintz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Joshua G. Nunn
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Joshua G. Nunn
    Ophthalmology
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    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
    803-779-3070
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joshua Nunn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Nunn 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 Cataract, Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Nunn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
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    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA – Northeast

    100 Summit Centre Drive, 
    Columbia, SC 
    803-252-8566
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Johnson 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, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Presbyopia. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Derrick A. Huey
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Derrick A. Huey
    Ophthalmology
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    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
    803-779-3070
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Derrick Huey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Huey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Huey is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Huey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. R M. Newman
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. R M. Newman
    Ophthalmology
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    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
    803-779-3070
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    R Newman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Newman 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 Cataract, Presbyopia, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Newman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ronald G. Teed
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Ronald G. Teed
    Ophthalmology
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    Children's Eye Specialists, LLC

    9565 Highway 78 Bldg 600, 
    Ladson, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ronald Teed is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ladson, South Carolina. Dr. Teed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Astigmatism. Dr. Teed is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Millin C. Budev
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Millin C. Budev
    Ophthalmology
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    Carolina Cataract And Vision Center

    137 Gateway Dr, 
    Ladson, SC 
    843-797-3676
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Millin Budev is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ladson, South Carolina. Dr. Budev is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Amblyopia. Dr. Budev is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David T. Vroman
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David T. Vroman
    Ophthalmology
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    1011 Lake Hunter Cir, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
    843-797-3676
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Vroman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Vroman is rated as an Advanced 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, Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Vroman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
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    Office

    9565 Highway 78 Bldg 600A, 
    Ladson, SC 
    843-202-0288
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Katherine Senf-Wood is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ladson, South Carolina. Dr. Senf-Wood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Astigmatism, Amblyopia, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Senf-Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
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    Greenwood Eye Clinic P.A.

    665 W Alexander Rd, 
    Greenwood, SC 
    864-227-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jennifer Hershberger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Greenwood, South Carolina. Dr. Hershberger is rated as an Advanced 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Hershberger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Kristiana D. Neff
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Kristiana D. Neff
    Ophthalmology
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    Office

    3531 Mary Ader Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    843-797-3676
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
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    Kristiana Neff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Neff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Pterygium, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Neff is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Brian P. Vahjen
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Brian P. Vahjen
    Ophthalmology
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    Greenwood Eye Clinic P.A.

    665 W Alexander Rd, 
    Greenwood, SC 
    864-227-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brian Vahjen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Greenwood, South Carolina. Dr. Vahjen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Vahjen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Hal H. Crosswell
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Hal H. Crosswell
    Ophthalmology
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    Columbia Eye Surgery Center

    1920 Pickens St, 
    Columbia, SC 
    803-779-3070
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Hal Crosswell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Crosswell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Crosswell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Derek L. Barker
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Derek L. Barker
    Ophthalmology
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    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
    803-779-3070
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Derek Barker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Barker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Barker is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Barker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Timothy L. Austin
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Timothy L. Austin
    Ophthalmology
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    Self Regional Healthcare

    1325 Spring St, 
    Greenwood, SC 
    864-725-4111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Timothy Austin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Greenwood, South Carolina. Dr. Austin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Oculocutaneous Albinism, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Austin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
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    Charleston Neurosciences Institute

    3531 Mary Ader Ave Ste D, 
    Charleston, SC 
    843-763-4466
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Johnson 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Greg A. King
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Greg A. King
    Ophthalmology
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    Stokes Regional Eye Centers Dba Sumter Eye Center – Sumter

    365 West Wesmark Boulevard, 
    Sumter, SC 
    803-905-8020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Greg King is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. King 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Pinguecula, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. King is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Garner J. Wild
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Garner J. Wild
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
    803-779-3070
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Garner Wild is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Wild is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Wild is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Wild 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 near Florence, SC?

    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 Florence, SC?

    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 Florence, SC?

    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 Florence, SC?

    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 Florence, SC?

    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 Florence, SC?

    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 Florence, SC?

    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 Florence, SC?

    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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