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M. Nasser, O.D
Dr. Nasser was born and raised in Tanzania, East Africa to parents and grandparents of Indian descent. He is the youngest of four brothers and sisters. He had his early education in East Africa and then went to college and medical school in Pakistan. Dr. Nasser moved to Houston, Texas in 1976 to pursue an education in Optometry. He graduated with a Doctor of Optometry in 1982. He also has been certified as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist and a Therapeutic Optometrist, and serves as an administrator of Vision Source for 25 Houston area private practices.
In 1982, Dr. Nasser settled in Houston. He established a small optometric practice next to Royal Optical in the West University area near the Texas Medical Center. He then went on to practice in the Willowbrook area in April of 1984. He established Family Eye Center in July of 1988. Since then, he has opened two more practices, one in the Deerbrook area and one in the Greenway/Galleria area.
Dr. Nasser is married to Anar and they have two daughters, Faria and Sarah. Because of his diverse background, he speaks five languages other than English: Swahili (African dialect), Urdu (Pakistan dialect), Hindi (Indian dialect), Kachi and Gujrati (Indian dialects).
Dr. Nasser is also very active in volunteer work within the community. He was previously the chairman of the Ismaili Religious Education Board, as well as chairman of the Ismaili Secular Education Board for Southwest USA. He currently is the convener for the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan. He is also actively involved with Optometry Giving Sight, a worldwide initiative. In this capacity, he spends a lot of time out of the office.
Dr. Nasser is a member of the Texas Optometric Association, Texas Association for Optometrists, American Optometric Association and Canadian Association.
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David A. Jacobson, O.D.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Dr. Jacobson grew up in Miami, Florida. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida with honors. Dr. Jacobson received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1979 from the University of Houston College of Optometry. As part of his training, Dr. Jacobson spent three months at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem where he was involved in a research project involving contact lenses and binocular vision, which was subsequently published.
Upon graduation Dr. Jacobson gained valuable clinical experience by his association with a large ophthalmology group in Houston. During this time he was invited to join the faculty of the University Of Houston College Of Optometry as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the primary care and contact lens services. He combined his teaching career with a private practice, which he started in 1983. He has been full time in private practice since 1987.
Dr. Jacobson has been a member of various professional organizations over the years including the Harris County Optometric Society, the Texas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. He has also been active with the Eye Care for Kids Foundation for several years which provides needed eye care to local children with who would otherwise be unable to afford it.
In the community, Dr. Jacobson has been involved in many organizations including the Bellaire -SW Chamber of Commerce and Midtown Business Network. He has been president of B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation and Young Israel of Houston synagogue and has served on the board of directors of several other community organizations.
Dr. Jacobson and Suzanne his wife of 28 years have three children, Sara, Rachel and Noah and live in southwest Houston.
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