S. Akbar Hasan, M.D.

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Dr. S. Akbar Hasan

Dr. S. Akbar Hasan is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cornea, LASIK, and cataract specialist. Dr. Hasan completed a rigorous Ophthalmology residency program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He then went on to pursue his Cornea and LASIK fellowship at Duke University. Dr. Hasan came to Jacksonville in 2002. He served as the lead cataract and corneal surgeon and Director of the Laser Vision Correction Program at the Mayo Clinic for ten years. He joined Florida Eye Specialists in 2012. Dr. Hasan has tremendous surgical experience in corneal transplantation, laser cataract surgery with advanced technology intraocular lenses and LASIK.

Originally from India, Dr. Hasan grew up in Lexington, Kentucky where his father served as Dean at the University of Kentucky and his mother worked as a librarian at the University. He and his wife, Farhana, an artist originally from London, are blessed to have four wonderful children, Aamir, Azeem, Aidin and Aisha. Together, they share a passion for hiking and visiting our national parks.

Meet Dr. Hasan

Dr. Hasan Helps Save Little Girl’s Eye

Dr. Hasan provides comprehensive eye examinations for cataracts, refractive surgery (LASIK), corneal diseases such as corneal infections and scars, pterygia, dry eye, and blepharitis, diabetes, and other eye diseases. Dr. Hasan has maintained his strong interest in teaching and continues to engage in research, present at national meetings and publish in the peer-reviewed literature.

Changes Coming to Our Nocatee Location – Optical Shop Closure

Dear Patients,

Starting October 1st, 2023, we are discontinuing the sale of eyeglass frames at our Nocatee location. Please note that all other services will continue to be available at this location. Our dedicated team of eye care providers and staff are committed to providing you with the highest level of care for your eye health and ensuring you receive the necessary treatments and examinations.

We apologize for any inconvenience and greatly appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service team who will gladly assist you.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. We look forward to serving you with our comprehensive eye care services at our Nocatee clinic location.

Please call our location if you have questions (904) 249-3937 – we’ll be happy to assist.