Dr. Hamouche is a highly professional and experienced doctor. He is doing his work extremely accurately and efficiently. He is also very caring specialist and patient’s need is his major importance. I've known him for many years and he is the kind of doctor I would trust fully and completely.

March 12, 2024

Always pleasant, professional, and straight forward in my experience. Also very willing to answer questions.

February 25, 2024

He’s very personable and a wonderful surgeon!

February 21, 2024

He listened to my questions and answered them throughly.

January 24, 2024

Dr. Hamouche was very attentive to my questions and concerns. He gave me all the information I needed to make the right decision.

January 11, 2024

Everyone did an excellent job. I saw two technicians and Dr. Hamouche, all were helpful, congenial, and competent.

December 6, 2023

Dr. Hamouche has been my doctor for many years. I trust his expertise without any question. In my opinion, he is very knowledgeable in his field and he has a wonderful attitude toward his patients and he is very caring. Definitely, he will be my doctor for many years.

November 22, 2023

Dr. Hamouche is very thorough and friendly.

November 13, 2023

He was very nice and gave me comfort with his suggestions and recommendations along with his insights on my eye inflammation.

October 2, 2023

Extra special emergency care by Dr. Hamouche and his staff. Dr. Hamouche explained my medical issue very clearly. Excellent experience today.

September 26, 2023

I was pleased to be able to reestablish with Dr Hamouche. He is very compassionate and I have a lot of trust with his exam findings and advice for treatment.

September 19, 2023

Dr. Hamouche is always pleasant and thoughtful. I feel he is thorough and takes his time to consider the best plan forward. He really cares about you as his patient.

August 17, 2023

Dr. Hamouche is competent and very knowledgeable about eye disease. He always fully answers my questions and concerns.

August 15, 2023

Dr. Hamouche is very thorough and explains everything very well.

July 1, 2023

Very professional and very caring; great communicator; inspires confidence in treatment and his skill and expertise. Would highly recommend him and his staff to others.

June 16, 2023

Appreciate the knowledge and experience of Dr. Hamouche. Have always had excellent personalized care, and assistants have always been courteous and efficient. I’m a long-time 88-year-old patient who drives from Ankeny because I do not want to make a change.

May 22, 2023

Friendly and takes time to explain test results and answers any questions you might have.

April 19, 2023

Dr. Hamouche listened and recommended a course of action which has thus far proven very good.

April 1, 2023

He’s simply amazing! He has always been very caring and compassionate about his work!

March 21, 2023

He is knowledgable, personable and will effectively answer any questions.

March 14, 2023

He is very thorough. Explains everything and answers all questions.

February 10, 2023

Dr Hamouche as well as the entire staff were friendly, helpful, and professional. Employees like these are the reasons I chose McFarland Clinic!

February 3, 2023

Dr. Hamouche and staff were focused, cordial, attentive, friendly, and courteous. Excellent all around!

January 30, 2023

His expertise using the laser greatly boosted my confidence in the process. I’m extremely happy with the results.

January 18, 2023

He is very willing to answer my questions regarding medicines and to make sure I understand what I need to do.

December 30, 2022

About

Medical Interests

Glaucoma Specialist
Cataract surgery including toric lens implants
General ophthalmology including macular degeneration & diabetic eye exams
Clinical and basic science glaucoma research

Publications

A Prospective Observational Study Comparing the Effectiveness of Treatment Strategies for Open-Angle Glaucoma (RIGOR- Registry In Glaucoma Outcomes Research), Primary Investigator (Jun 2011 - 2012)
Exploring Raman spectroscopy for the evaluation of glaucomatous retinal changes, Journal of Biomedical Optics 16 (10), 107006 (Oct 2011)
A Passive Intraocular Pressure Sensor and a Wireless Sensing Technique Using an Intermediate LC Resonator, (Mar 2010)
A Study of the Safety and IOP-Lowering Efficacy of Anecortave Acetate in Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma (Alcon Research, Protocol C-07-36), Primary Investigator (Apr 2008 - Jun 2009)
A Study to Evaluate The Clinical and Microbial Efficacy of 0.6% ISV-403 Compared to Vehicle in the Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Bausch & Lomb, Protocol 433), Primary Investigator (Mar 2006 - Jan 2008)

Joined McFarland Clinic

September 2001

Languages Spoken

Arabic, French

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education

American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon

BA, 1979-1982
MD, 1982-1986

Internship

American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon

Pediatrics, 1986-1987

Residency

George Washington University, Washington, DC

Ophthalmology, 1992-1995

Fellowship

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Glaucoma Fellowship, 1991

Jules Stein Eye Institute/UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

Glaucoma Fellowship, 1996

Professional Societies

American Academy of Ophthalmology
Iowa Medical Society
Story County Medical Society

Professional & Personal Interests

Leadership Roles

Vice President - Story County Medical Society
Member, McFarland Clinic Finance Committee

Resources

Cataract Surgery: Susan's Story

See how Dr. Hamouche helped a patient with cataract surgery.

Glaucoma and its New Treaments

Dr. Nicolas Hamouche discusses how to recognize glaucoma and the latest treatments for it.

Nicolas Hamouche, MD

Primary Clinic

McFarland Eye Center - Duff Avenue Ames

Also Sees Patients In

Marshalltown Office

McFarland Eye Center - Boone

McFarland Eye Center - Marshalltown

Patient Testimonials