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Doctor of Optometry

Our rigorous four-year professional degree program offers students clinical experience beginning their second year treating a diverse population of patients.

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Graduate 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.

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Clinical Residencies

Our residency training programs provide post-graduate clinical training and advanced practice experience for Doctors of Optometry.

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UH Eye Care - Houston's Best of the Best 2026

UH Eye Care Named Houston's Best of the Best

Jul 31, 2026 | By Pearl K. Cajoles
UH Eye Care was named Best of the Best in the Houston Chronicle's annual reader-voted awards, celebrating UH Optometry's commitment to exceptional patient care and clinical education.
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 Community Eye Center

Future Optometrists Practice Whole-Patient Care Beyond Houston

Jul 31, 2026 | By Pearl K. Cajoles

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...

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UHCO Welcomes New Class of Residents & Fellows

Jul 31, 2026 | By Pearl K. Cajoles

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.

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 Dr. Beth Robinson

TOA Optometrist of the Year Reflects On Career Journey

Jul 31, 2026 | By Pearl K. Cajoles

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...

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