Alexander P. Hatsis, MD — LASIK & EVO Visian ICL Surgeon in Long Island, NY

Dr. Alexander P. Hatsis is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in LASIK surgery, cataract surgery, and advanced refractive surgery, providing leading-edge vision correction at SightMD in Rockville Centre, Long Island. He is widely recognized as a pioneer in laser vision correction and implantable lens technology, with decades of experience advancing refractive surgical care.

A pioneer in the field, Dr. Hatsis was one of the expert U.S. surgeons who contributed to gaining FDA approval for laser vision correction and was the first surgeon to perform LASIK on Long Island in 1995. Since that time, he has remained at the forefront of refractive surgery innovation, helping shape modern vision correction techniques used today.

Dr. Hatsis specializes in advanced refractive procedures including LASIK, PRK, cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, and EVO Visian ICL implantable lenses, offering patients a full spectrum of vision correction options tailored to their individual needs. He was also among the first surgeons on Long Island to perform EVO Visian ICL lens implant surgery, an additive technology that corrects vision without removing any corneal tissue.

His expertise extends beyond LASIK to include phakic implantable lens technology, where he actively participated in the FDA approval process beginning in 1996. In addition, Dr. Hatsis was the first surgeon on Long Island to treat keratoconus using corneal collagen cross-linking in 2007, further expanding advanced treatment options for patients with complex corneal disease.

Dr. Hatsis has authored 18 research articles and multiple textbook chapters focused on LASIK, cataract surgery, and refractive lens procedures. His academic contributions have helped advance both the safety and precision of modern refractive surgery worldwide.

He earned his medical degree from the University of Bologna School of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at Nassau University Medical Center. He has served in leadership roles in cataract and refractive surgery and has trained numerous resident surgeons throughout his career.

Practicing in Rockville Centre, Dr. Hatsis serves patients across Nassau County and Long Island, offering world-class expertise in refractive and cataract surgery.

Dr. Hatsis speaks fluent Italian and Spanish, along with limited Greek. Outside of medicine, he enjoys surfing, jet skiing, scuba diving, and spending time with his family.