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Amber Nichols, O.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor
Department: Office of Clinical Sciences
Phone #:713-743-5533
Office:JDA 2195

Education

Degree Institution
O.D. University of Houston

Biography

Dr. Nichols earned her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) and then completed a Fellowship in Cornea and Contact Lenses with the Texas Eye Research and Technology Center (TERTC) at UHCO. During that time, she was involved in various corneal pathology research studies and presented case reports at national meetings. She regularly attends national conferences to continue learning about new technology and innovative ideas. Dr. Nichols thrives to collaborate with other scholars to advance the profession of Optometry. Dr. Nichols has a passion for helping patients with keratoconus and corneal transplants improve their vision with custom scleral lenses. Her goal as an educator is to spread her passion and inspire the future Optometrists of the world to do the same.