The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Donald Peavy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Donald Peavy
    Ophthalmology

    Elite Eyewear Inc

    4848 North Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    225-927-0180
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Peavy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Peavy is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Nearsightedness, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Astigmatism.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Shalimar Small
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Shalimar Small
    Ophthalmology

    Elite Eyewear Inc

    4848 North Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    225-927-0180
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shalimar Small is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Small is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Neuroretinitis.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Suzanne Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Suzanne Smith
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Suzanne Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Presbyopia.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Philip Ehrlich
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Philip Ehrlich
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-262-8141
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Philip Ehrlich is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ehrlich 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Fargason
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Fargason
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Fargason is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fargason is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Annette Rhodes
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Annette Rhodes
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Annette Rhodes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Meibomianitis, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas Heigle
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas Heigle
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Heigle is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Heigle 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 Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Keratoconus.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Devin Tran
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Devin Tran
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Devin Tran is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tran 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Cataract, and Nearsightedness.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Hilliard Haik
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Hilliard Haik
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1002, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Hilliard Haik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Haik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Candace Collins
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Candace Collins
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Candace Collins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Collins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Nearsightedness, and Amblyopia.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Allen Pearce
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Allen Pearce
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Allen Pearce is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Pearce is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Fay Woo
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Fay Woo
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Fay Woo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Woo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Presbyopia, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. George Fivgas
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. George Fivgas
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    George Fivgas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fivgas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jeremy Wood
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jeremy Wood
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeremy Wood is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Presbyopia, and Astigmatism.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Dragon
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. David Dragon
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3001, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Dragon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dragon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jamie Hatcher
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Jamie Hatcher
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-768-9300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jamie Hatcher is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hatcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas Stuckey
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Thomas Stuckey
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3001, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Stuckey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Stuckey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Blake Williamson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Blake Williamson
    Ophthalmology

    Outpatient Surgery Center For Sight

    550 Connell Park Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    225-924-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Blake Williamson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Blake Booth
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Blake Booth
    Ophthalmology

    Outpatient Surgery Center For Sight

    550 Connell Park Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    225-924-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Blake Booth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Booth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Astigmatism, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Charles Williamson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Dr. Charles Williamson
    Ophthalmology

    Outpatient Surgery Center For Sight

    550 Connell Park Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    225-924-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Charles Williamson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma.

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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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 do I find the best Nearsightedness doctor near Baton Rouge, LA?

    You can find an Nearsightedness doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Nearsightedness doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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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