The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Clearwater, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Clearwater, FL. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Healthy Vision Institute

    2565 Enterprise Road, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Powers is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Powers 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 Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    St Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute

    501 S Fort Harrison Ave, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Estuardo Ponce is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Ponce 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Ponce is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ponce is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Bay Area Retina Consultants

    505 Druid Rd E, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Mines is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Mines 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy. Dr. Mines is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Robson Eye Institute PLLC

    601 S Belcher Rd, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheila Pabon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Pabon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    St Michaels Eye & Laser Institute Inc.

    1030 West Bay Dr, 
    Largo, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Michaelos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Michaelos 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Physicians Of Pinellas PA

    148 13th St SW, 
    Largo, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasilios Diakonis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Diakonis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Institute Of West Florida

    148 13th St SW, 
    Largo, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chad Hummel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Hummel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Hummel is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hummel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Chelsey Shepos LLC

    1030 West Bay Dr Ste 200, 
    Largo, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Michaelos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Michaelos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    St Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute

    43309 US Highway 19 N, 
    Tarpon Springs, FL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Wipfli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dr. Wipfli 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, Presbyopia, Nearsightedness, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Wipfli is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Wipfli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Retina Vitreous Associates Of FL

    4344 Central Avenue, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Eichenbaum is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Eichenbaum 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Eichenbaum is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Institute Of West Florida

    3220 N McMullen Booth Rd, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leonard Kirsch is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Kirsch is rated as an Experienced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Jalili Syndrome. Dr. Kirsch is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kirsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Institute Of West Florida

    3220 N McMullen Booth Rd, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Roe is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Roe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Cloudy Cornea, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Roe is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Roe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    The Macula Center

    3280 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste 120, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Selina Lin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Harbor Ophthalmology PLLC

    33920 US Highway 19 N Ste 275, 
    Palm Harbor, FL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harry Kolodner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palm Harbor, Florida. Dr. Kolodner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Kolodner is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kolodner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    36422 US Highway 19 N, 
    Palm Harbor, FL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Williams is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palm Harbor, Florida. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Amblyopia.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    St Luke's Cataract And Laser Institute

    43309 US Highway 19 N, 
    Tarpon Springs, FL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abayomi Fabunmi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dr. Fabunmi 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Presbyopia. Dr. Fabunmi is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Fabunmi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    St Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute

    43309 US Highway 19 N, 
    Tarpon Springs, FL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Rodriguez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dr. Rodriguez 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, Interstitial Keratitis, Presbyopia, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    St Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute

    43309 US Highway 19 N, 
    Tarpon Springs, FL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gustavo Gamero is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dr. Gamero is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. Dr. Gamero is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gamero is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    St Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute

    43309 US Highway 19 N, 
    Tarpon Springs, FL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Howard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dr. Howard 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 Meibomianitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Chalazion. Dr. Howard is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Orlick, Berger, Kasper, MD PA

    5800 49th St N Ste S108, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nandesh Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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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