The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Nashville, TN

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The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors near Nashville, TN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Nashville, TN. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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20 providers found
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Loden Vision Centers

    2501 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Midtown Plaza Office - Ophthalmology

    2004 Hayes St Ste 550, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    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 
     (2.0 miles away)
    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.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Daniel K Bregman MD PC

    342 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    335 24th Ave N Ste 600, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rooney is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Rooney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Wang Vision Institute PLLC

    1801 West End Ave Ste 1150, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ming Wang is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2004 Hayes St Ste 550, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sahar Kohanim is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kohanim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Nashville General Hospital

    1818 Albion St, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Joseph is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chasidy Singleton is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Singleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Blepharitis, Chalazion, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Cherney is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Cherney 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), Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy, Cone Dystrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reid Longmuir is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Longmuir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Papilledema, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shriji Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Patel 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, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    St. Thomas West Office - Ophthalmology

    4230 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allison Smith is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Nashville Vision Associates Plc.

    4515 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Taylor is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4306 Harding Pike Ste 202, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Scott is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pinguecula, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Tennessee Spine And Nerve Institute PC

    28 White Bridge Pike Ste 208, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Mason is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Detachment.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7135 Charlotte Pike Ste 101, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Skelo is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Skelo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Astigmatism, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Summit Eye Associates Optical LLC

    5410 Old Hickory Blvd, 
    Hermitage, TN 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Young is an Ophthalmologist in Hermitage, Tennessee. Dr. Young 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Westgate Office - Ophthalmology

    1622 Westgate Cir, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    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.

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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 near Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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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