The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Fairfax, VA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 105 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Fairfax, VA. Of these, 87 are Experienced and 18 are Advanced.

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    Jinali R. Diora
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Inova Children's Ophthalmology - Willow Oaks

    8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jinali Diora is a specialty care physician board certified in ophthalmology who joined Inova’s pediatric ophthalmology team in 2025. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Diora practiced pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus in private practice throughout Northern Virginia. Her clinical expertise includes retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), amblyopia, and both pediatric and adult strabismus. Dr. Diora is deeply committed to early intervention, collaborative care, and shared decision-making—especially for premature infants at risk for vision-threatening conditions. Her care philosophy centers on treating each child with compassion while empowering families through education and support. Dr. Diora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Astigmatism.

    Airaj Fasiuddin
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Inova Children's Ophthalmology - Willow Oaks

    8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Airaj Fasiuddin is a specialty care physician board certified in ophthalmology. She joined Inova in 2024 and has been practicing since 2007. Dr. Fasiuddin has a background in academic pediatric ophthalmology with special interests in uveitis, retinopathy of prematurity, cataract, amblyopia and strabismus. She enjoys connecting with children, ensuring they feel comfortable and safe during their eye exams. Her care philosophy includes educating families to create a partnership that ensures the best visual outcomes for their children. She believes in early detection, focused care plans and remaining accessible to her patients. She has over 15 years of experience in specialized, comprehensive eye care for children. Dr Fasiuddin joined Inova to create a new ophthalmology service line for the hospital. She is dedicated to a multi-disciplinary approach with Inova colleagues for complex conditions. Her vision includes expanding services for children in the community, ensuring that every child has access to specialized attention for their eye care needs. Dr. Fasiuddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, and Coloboma.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 600, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Lai is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Lai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 600, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Berinstein is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Berinstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 600, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gayatri Reilly is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Reilly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 600, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Garfinkel is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Garfinkel is rated as an Advanced 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, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates

    Mclean, VA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Tigani is an Ophthalmologist in Mclean, Virginia. Dr. Tigani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates

    6845 Elm Street, Suite 250, Suite 250, 
    Mclean, VA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Colleen A. Joseph is an ophthalmologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She practices out of Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates in Chevy Chase, Md. and McLean, Va. Dr. Joseph earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed an internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center and a residency in ophthalmology at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Joseph is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Eyelid Bump, and Blepharitis.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    9936 Main St, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Manguikian is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Manguikian has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Dressler Ophthalmology

    3930 Pender Dr Ste 10, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Dressler is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Dressler has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Dressler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    3031 Javier Rd, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Essepian is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Essepian 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 Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 600, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Melamud is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Melamud 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), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 600, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinay Desai is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Desai 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 Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 600, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Do is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Do is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Scleritis, Endophthalmitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 600, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Huang is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Huang 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, Diabetic Retinopathy, Endophthalmitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 600, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mariam Mathai is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Mathai 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 Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 600, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Jordana Fein is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Fein 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), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 600, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucy Xu is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 600, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Mogil is an Ophthalmologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Mogil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    130 Park St SE, 300, 
    Vienna, VA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacquelyn Weber is an Ophthalmologist in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Uveitis.

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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 Fairfax, VA?

    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 Fairfax, VA?

    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 Fairfax, VA?

    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 Fairfax, VA?

    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 Fairfax, VA?

    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 Fairfax, VA?

    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 Fairfax, VA?

    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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