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UH Eye Care Named Houston's Best of the Best
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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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 optometrists.
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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.
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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 shaped her.
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UH Optometry Alum Helps Shape Future of the Profession
From an aspiring optometrist to a successful practice owner and member of the UH System Board of Regents, Dr. Tommy Lucas ('06) has built a career rooted in service. Throughout his journey, he has remained deeply committed to UH Optometry, helping shape its future for generations to come.
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UH Optometry Highlights Research Excellence at ARVO 2026
University of Houston College of Optometry students and faculty made a strong showing at the ARVO 2026 Annual Meeting, with 49 researchers delivering their scientific presentations.
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Future Leaders Can Find Their Place at UH Optometry
UHCO fosters lifelong learning, discovery and service – values that resonate with prospective and current students alike.
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Summer Research Program Prepares Future Leaders
Through UH Optometry's annual Summer Research Program, 11 predoctoral fellows are spending 12 weeks working alongside faculty mentors on projects that could shape the future of eye care.
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A Career Marked by Discovery: Dr. Alan Burns Retires
UHCO celebrated the retirement of Dr. Alan Burns, whose research in corneal inflammation, wound healing, and the effects of obesity and metabolic syndrome on ocular health has led to advancements in vision science.
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Dr. Luca Della Santina Awarded $150,000 for AI-Driven Glaucoma Study
Luca Della Santina, Ph.D, Pharm.D, assistant professor at University of Houston College of Optometry, has been awarded a two-year $150,000 grant from the BrightFocus Foundation’s National Glaucoma Research Program.
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