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Jeffrey Durkin

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Meet Dr.Jeffrey Durkin (Akron, OH)

Dr. Durkin is a 1987 graduate of the Ohio State University College of Optometry. In 1988, he completed a residency program in Family Practice at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. In addition to family eyecare, Dr. Durkin has a special interest in working with the visually-impaired. In 1989, he created Ohio Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, a unique service geared toward assisting children and adults with vision loss or blindness. 

He is a current board member of Vision Support Services, formerly known as the Akron Blind Center. Dr. Durkin is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He is a past committee chairperson and Distinguished Service Award recipient from the Ohio Optometric Association. He is a past president of the Summit County Optometric Society, a past board member of the Akron Jaycees and has been active in Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Akron. Dr. Durkin lives in Akron with his wife Cathie, daughter Eleanor, and sons John, Frank and Charlie.


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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Sat by appointment
  • Sunday Closed
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  • Jan. 1 Closed

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sima p.- Sep 30, 2026
Extremely happy with Dr,Durkin and his team. Very fast service and it’s kids friendly. Thank you to ... everyone. I will highly recommended this place for any age and group.
John H.- Sep 27, 2026
These are the type of people that you wanna keep for good. One of the best Customer experiences a e... yewear company store ever. They make you feel like family.