The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

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The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Tennessee, US. Of these, 64 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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73 providers found
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Mountain Empire Eye Physicians P.L.L.C.

    3185 W State St, Ste 2010, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Hicks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Southeastern Retina Associates

    9050 Executive Dr, Ste 202A, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Cummings 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, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Greeneville Eye Clinic

    1406 Tusculum Blvd, Ste 1000, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Urban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Mountain Empire Eye Physicians P.L.L.C.

    3185 W State St, Ste 2010, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Bunning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Greeneville Eye Clinic

    1406 Tusculum Blvd, Ste 1000, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Brown 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), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Southeastern Retina Associates

    2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Kleinman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Southeastern Retina Associates

    2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Magee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Frank Drowota
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC)

    1272 Garrison Drive, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    AREAS OF EXPERTISE:Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery including Multifocal Implants and Toric Implants, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Dry Eyes. Dr. Drowota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Blepharitis.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Tennessee Retina

    141 Chesapeake Lane, Suite 201, 
    Clarksville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Awh is an Ophthalmologist in Clarksville, Tennessee. Dr. Awh 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 Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Tennessee Retina

    141 Chesapeake Lane, Suite 201, 
    Clarksville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Dib is an Ophthalmologist in Clarksville, Tennessee. Dr. Dib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Tennessee Retina

    1272 Garrison Drive, Suite 306, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Franco Recchia is an Ophthalmologist in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Recchia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Endophthalmitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Recchia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Loden Vision Centers

    2501 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Jerkins is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Jerkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Tennessee Retina

    1272 Garrison Drive, Suite 306, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Busbee is an Ophthalmologist in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Busbee 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 Detachment, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Busbee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Midtown Plaza Office - Ophthalmology

    2004 Hayes St Ste 550, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Frances is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Frances is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Presbyopia, and Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE).

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacqueline Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Color Blindness, Astigmatism, and Oculocutaneous Albinism. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    UT Medical Group Inc.

    1068 Cresthaven Rd Ste 400, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Wesberry is an Ophthalmologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Wesberry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Southeast Eye Specialists PLLC

    7268 Jarnigan Rd Ste 200, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Funderburk is an Ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Funderburk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Westgate Office - Ophthalmology

    1622 Westgate Cir, 
    Brentwood, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexandra May is an Ophthalmologist in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. May is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Presbyopia, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Kim is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Mid-South Retina Associates LLC

    6005 Park Ave Ste 624B, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Sievers is an Ophthalmologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Sievers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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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