The 20 Best Nearsightedness Doctors Near Me in Washington, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 146 doctor with experience in Nearsightedness near Washington, US. Of these, 129 are Experienced and 17 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Janet Chieh, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon who specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachments.Dr. Chieh loves to interact with her patients. She finds it most gratifying when she can restore a person's sight and independence and thereby improve their quality of life.Dr. Chieh is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Society of Retinal Specialists; Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons; Chinese American Ophthalmological Society; and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. She was named a 2019 Top Doctor bySeattleandSeattle Metmagazines.Away from work, Dr. Chieh enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, hiking and skiing. Dr. Chieh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Chieh is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chieh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    The Doctors Clinic: Salmon Medical Center

    2200 Northwest Myhre Road, 
    Silverdale, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kurt Klussmann is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Klussmann is rated as an Advanced 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Klussmann is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Klussmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nearsightedness
    Advanced in Nearsightedness

    Proliance Surgeons

    17130 Avondale Way, Suite 111, 
    Redmond, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lenart's philosophy of care is firmly established in delivering superb eye care to all his pediatric patients and in the treatment of ocular misalignment in adults. He is passionate about facilitating the achievement of maximal binocular potential in children and adults. The realignment of a person’s eyes can be one of the most rewarding experiences of their life. He is proud to provide this kind of surgical and non-surgical correction to his patients. His training allows him to have special expertise to help any child with ocular disease or adult with ocular misalignment. Dr. Lenart is rated as an Advanced 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 Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Astigmatism. Dr. Lenart is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lenart is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Pacific Northwest Retina

    1750 112th Ave NE Suite D050, 
    Bellevue, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Chen graduated with honors from Harvard University where he studied Biochemical Sciences. He then received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology through the competitive Health Sciences and Technology Program. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and subsequently completed a two-year fellowship in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous at The Retina Institute (formerly Barnes Retina Institute at Washington University) in St. Louis, Missouri, one of the most prestigious training programs in the country. Dr. Chen has numerous publications in prominent peer-reviewed scientific journals, has been involved in clinical trials and has presented his work at national and international meetings. Dr. Chen’s clinical interests include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, and retinal vascular disorders. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Chen enjoys spending time with his wife, traveling and playing guitar. He also enjoys photography and the outdoors. You can see Dr. Chen at our Seattle, Mountlake Terrace and Kent offices. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Kitsap Eye Physicians

    2655 Wheaton Way, 
    Bremerton, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenton Sorensen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bremerton, Washington. Dr. Sorensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Sorensen is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Sorensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Pacific Northwest Eye Associates

    3602 S. 19th St., 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Niraj Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Patel 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, Meibomianitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Patel is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - University Place

    5225 Cirque Drive W, Suite 200, 
    University Place, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Dahlhauser is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in University Place, Washington. Dr. Dahlhauser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Dahlhauser is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Kitsap Eye Physicians

    2655 Wheaton Way, 
    Bremerton, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dale Holdren is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bremerton, Washington. Dr. Holdren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Holdren is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Holdren is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Eye MDs Of Puget Sound

    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clark Deem is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Deem 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 Strabismus, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Deem is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Deem is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Experienced in Nearsightedness

    Pacific Northwest Retina

    1750 112th Ave NE Suite D050, 
    Bellevue, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I have dedicated my career to caring for people with retinal problems. After completing my fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, I was offered a position on the faculty there. I immediately began to take part in many clinical trials and as a result I have been either a primary investigator or on a steering committee for most of the clinical trials studying new treatments for diseases like Age Related Macular Degeneration (both Wet and Dry), Diabetic retinopathy, Macular Hole, Retinal Detachment and inherited retinal disease. Taking part in these studies requires extra in-depth training to understand the nuances of both the disease and the various approved and experimental treatments. I take pride in being able to translate this knowledge into everyday language to help my patients understand why they are having trouble with their vision, what treatments are available and what the future holds for their individual problem. In addition to the medical treatment of retinal disease, I have been doing retinal surgery since 1993. As the chief retinal surgeon at both Grady Hospital in Atlanta and Harborview Hospital in Seattle, I have performed thousands of straightforward and complex retinal surgeries. I was also responsible for teaching retinal surgery to young physicians on the faculty of both Emory and University of Washington. This forces you to understand every nuance of each procedure. Because of my expertise I have been asked to write chapters on retinal surgery for textbooks. I have also had the good fortune to develop new drugs, surgical and low vision devices for which I hold several US and foreign patents. The drugs I have developed are currently in clinical trials for inherited retinal diseases and aging changes in the retina. Dr. Saperstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Saperstein is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Loren Vesselle, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of experience providing comprehensive eye care. She specializes in general ophthalmology, dry eye, ocular rosacea, medical glaucoma/glaucoma laser surgery, secondary cataract surgery, minor eyelid lesion removal, electrolysis or forcep epilation for misdirected eyelashes, and examinations for diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration.Dr. Vesselle believes it is important to listen to, educate and reassure her patients. She takes a personalized approach to care that is based on an understanding of each patient's experience, concerns and goals for treatment.Dr. Vesselle is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Washington State Medical Society, King County Medical Society and American Medical Association.Away from work, Dr. Vesselle enjoys gardening, cooking, reading and skiing. Dr. Vesselle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Sjogren Syndrome, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Vesselle is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Vesselle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Clearview Eye And Laser, PLLC

    7520 35th Avenue SW, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Mulligan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Experienced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Mulligan is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Mulligan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Achieve Eye & Laser Specialists

    3260 Northwest Mount Vintage Way, 
    Silverdale, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Deanne Nakamoto is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Nakamoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Neuroretinitis, Cataract, and Endophthalmitis. Dr. Nakamoto is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Nakamoto is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Parag Gokhale, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with special medical interest in laser and surgical glaucoma care, glaucoma diagnosis, cataract surgery and general eye care.Dr. Gokhale emphasizes listening to his patients to understand what they wish to accomplish with their treatment. He finds it rewarding to gain his patients' trust and to assist them to maintain their independence through better vision.Dr. Gokhale was an assistant professor and director of the Glaucoma Service in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical College of Georgia from 2000 to 2006. He was named among the Best Doctors in America (2005-2006) and a Top Doctor by Seattle Metropolitan magazine in 2019.Away from work, Dr. Gokhale enjoys spending time with family and friends, and likes tennis, golf, swimming and bowling. Dr. Gokhale 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Gokhale is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gokhale is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roy Park is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Park 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, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - University Place

    5225 Cirque Drive W, Suite 200, 
    University Place, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Brady is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in University Place, Washington. Dr. Brady 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Lattice Corneal Dystrophy Type 2. Dr. Brady is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

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

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

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hee-Jung Park, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care to children and adults. Her areas of interest include strabismus (misalignment of eyes), amblyopia (lazy eye) and cataracts.Away from work, Dr. Park enjoys medical volunteer work in places like Mother Theresa's Missionaries of Charity in Ethiopia and Tibetan monasteries in Himalayan villages in India. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Strabismus, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, and Esotropia. Dr. Park is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Clearview Eye And Laser, PLLC

    7520 35th Avenue SW, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Meyer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Ptosis. Dr. Meyer is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Nearsightedness
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Travis Frazier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Frazier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Cataract, Hyphema, and Glaucoma. Dr. Frazier 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 in Washington, US?

    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 in Washington, US?

    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 in Washington, US?

    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 in Washington, US?

    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 in Washington, US?

    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 in Washington, US?

    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 in Washington, US?

    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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