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    MediFind found 90 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Des Plaines, IL. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    90 providers found
      Jack A. Cohen
      Distinguished in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Illinois Retina Associates, PLLC

      4711 Golf Rd, 
      Skokie, IL 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jack Cohen is an Ophthalmologist in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

      Michael J. Shapiro
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Retina Consultants, Ltd

      Des Plaines, IL 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Shapiro is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy of Prematurity, Retinal Detachment, Incontinentia Pigmenti, and Stickler Syndrome.

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      John M. Galasso
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Consultants, Ltd

      Des Plaines, IL 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Russian
      Offers Telehealth

      John Galasso is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Galasso 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, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

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      Bryan Kim
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Midwest Retina Consultants, SC

      8901 W Golf Rd, 
      Des Plaines, IL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean, Spanish

      Bryan Kim is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Kim 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), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

      Rakhi R. Patil
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      The Midwest Center For Sight

      8901 W Golf Rd, 
      Des Plaines, IL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rakhi Patil is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Patil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

      Rumya R. Rao
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Institute Of Illinois, PC

      8780 W Golf Rd, 
      Niles, IL 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rumya Rao is an Ophthalmologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

      Matthew M. Wessel
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Institute Of Illinois, PC

      8780 W Golf Rd, 
      Niles, IL 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Wessel is an Ophthalmologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Wessel 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, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Felipe De Alba is an Ophthalmologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. De Alba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. De Alba is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Advanced in Nearsightedness

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Bouchard is an Ophthalmologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Bouchard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Bouchard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Institute Of Illinois, PC

      8780 W Golf Rd, 
      Niles, IL 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Michael is an Ophthalmologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Michael 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

      Center For Vitreo Retinal Diseases, SC

      9301 Golf Rd, 
      Des Plaines, IL 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ira Garoon is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Garoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Diabetic Retinopathy.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Center For Vitreo Retinal Diseases, SC

      9301 Golf Rd, 
      Des Plaines, IL 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Garoon is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Garoon 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, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Specialists Of Illinois, SC

      444 N Northwest Hwy, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Moy is an Ophthalmologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Moy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Interstitial Keratitis.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2100 Pfingsten Rd, 
      Glenview, IL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients

      Swetha Dhanireddy is an Ophthalmologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Dhanireddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Dhanireddy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Illinois Ophthalmology Consultants

      675 W. North Ave., Suite 107, 
      Melrose Park, IL 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Noth is an Ophthalmologist in Melrose Park, Illinois. Dr. Noth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Noth is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology | Pediatrics

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      James Mcdonnell is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Mcdonnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Amblyopia. Dr. Mcdonnell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Kashmiri, Louisiana Creole French
      Accepting New Patients

      Meenakshi Chaku is an Ophthalmologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Chaku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract Removal, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Chaku is currently accepting new patients.

      Jeffrey R. Parnell
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Experienced in Nearsightedness

      Retina Services Of Illinois, LLC

      7447 W Talcott Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Parnell is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Parnell 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 Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      North Shore Eye Consultants Ltd

      2440 Ravine Way, Suite 500, 
      Glenview, IL 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Cunningham is an Ophthalmologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

      Senad Osmanovic
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Nearsightedness
      Ophthalmology

      Arlington Eye Physicians, LLC

      1604 W Central Rd, 
      Arlington Heights, IL 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Croatian, Polish
      Offers Telehealth

      Senad Osmanovic is an Ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Osmanovic 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 Geographic Atrophy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Des Plaines, IL?

      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 Des Plaines, IL?

      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 Des Plaines, IL?

      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 Des Plaines, IL?

      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 Des Plaines, IL?

      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 Des Plaines, IL?

      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 Des Plaines, IL?

      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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