Educational Programs
Doctor of Optometry
Our rigorous four-year professional degree program offers students clinical experience beginning their second year treating a diverse population of patients.
Program DetailsGraduate Program
Students in our physiological optics graduate training program advance science and make new discoveries under the guidance of world-renowned faculty mentors as they pursue PhD, MS, or combined OD/MS degrees.
Program DetailsClinical Residencies
Our residency training programs provide post-graduate clinical training and advanced practice experience for Doctors of Optometry.
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Future Optometrists Practice Whole-Patient Care Beyond Houston
Thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, the UH College of Optometry's Community Eye Clinic expanded access to whole-patient care, delivering 4,700 patient encounters while providing valuable clinical training for future optometris...
UHCO Welcomes New Class of Residents & Fellows
The UH College of Optometry has welcomed a new class to its residency and fellowship programs, where they will build advanced clinical expertise through specialized training, patient care, teaching and scholarship.
TOA Optometrist of the Year Reflects On Career Journey
After nearly choosing a different career, UH Optometry alum Dr. Beth Robinson ('12) found her calling in optometry. As the Texas Optometric Association's Optometrist of the Year, she reflects on leadership, advocacy, and giving back to the profession that...
