The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Tacoma, WA

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The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors near Tacoma, WA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Clark Deem
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Eye MDs Of Puget Sound

    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clark Deem is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Deem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Deem is currently accepting new patients.

    Niraj Patel
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Pacific Northwest Eye Associates

    3602 S. 19th St., 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Niraj Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Brown Anesthesia PLLC

    502 S M St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kopstein is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kopstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Nearsightedness.

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    Bethlehem (. Belachew
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way

    33501 1st Way S., 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Beti Belachew, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist offering comprehensive medical and surgical care for the eye, including cataract surgery.Dr. Belachew is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.Away from work, Dr. Belachew enjoys reading, the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, gardening, movies and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Belachew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Roy Park
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roy Park is an Ophthalmologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Abby Vercio
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abby Vercio is an Ophthalmologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Vercio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Vercio is currently accepting new patients.

    Travis Frazier
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Travis Frazier is an Ophthalmologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Frazier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Hyphema. Dr. Frazier is currently accepting new patients.

    Keith Dahlhauser
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - University Place

    5225 Cirque Drive W, Suite 200, 
    University Place, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Dahlhauser is an Ophthalmologist in University Place, Washington. Dr. Dahlhauser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Dahlhauser is currently accepting new patients.

    Steven Brady
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - University Place

    5225 Cirque Drive W, Suite 200, 
    University Place, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Brady is an Ophthalmologist in University Place, Washington. Dr. Brady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Lattice Corneal Dystrophy Type 2. Dr. Brady is currently accepting new patients.

    Evelyn X. Fu
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - University Place

    5225 Cirque Drive W, Suite 200, 
    University Place, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Evelyn Fu is an Ophthalmologist in University Place, Washington. Dr. Fu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Fu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Sound Retina PS.

    2245 S 19th St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Himanshu Banda is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Banda 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 Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2245 S 19th St # 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Nelson is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Nelson 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 Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2245 S 19th St # 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Truxal is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Truxal 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 Detachment.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Washington

    4707 S 19th St Ste 210, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Geissler is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Geissler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, and Glaucoma. Dr. Geissler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Pediatrics

    Mary Bridge Children's Eye Center-Tacoma

    316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 402, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alison Teo is a Pediatrics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Teo has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Astigmatism.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 402, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ka Tam is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Tam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Eye MDS Of Puget Sound PLLC

    4707 S 19th St Ste 210, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Noel Castillo is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Pacific Northwest Eye Associates

    3602 S 19th St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Chiu is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma. Dr. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Tacoma Office

    3602 S 19th St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Pham is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    5201 Olympic Dr Ste 110, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Preston Sullivan is an Ophthalmologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Glaucoma.

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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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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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