Dr. Hazem Samy is an ophthalmologist practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Samy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Samy can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Samy can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.