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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Dr. Jean Thomson Receives Early Career Development Award
Dr. Jean Thomson (’24), has received the 2026 Dr. Margaret Brown Ingram Early Career Development Award. Funding from this endowment will support her growth as a clinician and educator, while strengthening the expertise she brings to the college.
UH Optometry Residencies, Fellowships Advance Clinical Expertise
For optometrists who seek to improve their expertise and expand career opportunities, the University of Houston College of Optometry offers advanced postgraduate training across many specialties and clinical settings.
UH Eye Care Optical Kiosk Marks First Year of Expanded Access
Since the University of Houston College of Optometry opened its optical kiosk at the UH Campus Store in August 2025, the number of students who received eye exams at UH Eye Care have increased more than 75 percent. The kiosk is open to the entire Universi...
