EDUCATION:
University of Florida, Gainesville – Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale – Bachelor of Science in Vision Science; Doctorate in Optometry
Residency Training in Ocular Disease at Bay Pines VA Hospital in Bay Pines, FL
Externships with Walter Reed Military Hospital, Bethesda, MD, and Aran Eye Associates, Miami, FL
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Florida Optometric Association
American Optometric Association
Residency Trained
Florida Board Certified
National Board of Examiners in Optometry
Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society (Past President)
SPECIALTIES:
Wave Specialty Contact Lens certified designer
Paragon Corneal Refractive Therapy certified
Expert in management of corneal diseases with specialty contact lenses
Myopia (nearsighted) control expert
Diagnosis and management of cataracts, glaucoma, ocular disease, diabetes and dry eye
PERSONAL:
Dr. Haidet is originally from Melbourne, Florida, and moved to Southwest Florida in 2021. When not seeing patients, Dr. Haidet enjoys spending time with his fiancé, family and friends. His hobbies include football, golf, and pickleball, as well as any sporting event that gives him the opportunity to cheer for the University of Florida Gators! As a former VA doctor, Dr. Haidet has a huge heart for our military and veterans, and is passionate about providing service members past and present with the high quality eye health care they deserve.
