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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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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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Leading the Way in Sight-Saving Care

Dec 10, 2025 | By Emme Nguyen-Linney & Inez Hutchinson

The University of Houston College of Optometry is offering iLink, an FDA-approved corneal cross-linking procedure that can slow or stop the progression of keratoconus, a disease that weakens the cornea and may lead to serious vision loss. By combining adv...

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University of Houston Optometry Professor Receives Retina Australia’s Top Honor

Oct 14, 2025 | By Inez Hutchinson

Professor Michael Kalloniatis of the University of Houston College of Optometry has been honored by Retina Australia as the inaugural recipient of its Hall of Fame Award, recognizing his decades of pioneering work in inherited retinal disease research and...

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Two Fourth-Year Students Earn National Practice Excellence Scholarships

Oct 9, 2025 | By Emme Nguyen-Linney

UHCO fourth year students Madeline Fossitt and Uyen Ha have been awarded the VSP and AAOF Practice Excellence Scholarship, a national recognition honoring their achievements in academics, patient care, and dedication to the profession.

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University of Houston Leads Texas in National Eye Institute Research Funding

Oct 8, 2025 | By Laurie Fickman

The University of Houston has secured a top 10 national ranking in National Eye Institute funding, leading Texas institutions with nearly $13 million across 29 active projects. The majority of the support advances groundbreaking work in the College of Opt...

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