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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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photo of Dr. Janice M. Wensveen, Dr. Han Cheng, Dr. Nimesh Patel and Dr. Earl L. Smith III smiling at the camera.

Drs. Cheng and Patel Named Inaugural Endowed Professors Honoring UH Optometry Leaders

Sep 30, 2026 | By Pearl K. Cajoles
The University of Houston College of Optometry has established two new endowed professorships thanks to the tremendous generosity of our alumni donors and Dr. Earl Smith, Dean Emeritus, honoring his spouse, Dr. Janice Wensveen.
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Dr. Jean Thomson Receives Early Career Development Award

Sep 30, 2026 | By Allison Kuon

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.

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UH Optometry Residencies, Fellowships Advance Clinical Expertise

Sep 30, 2026 | By Allison Kuon

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.

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An optician smiling at the camera in a lab coat staffs the UH Eye Care Optical Kiosk at the UH Campus Store in Student Center South.

UH Eye Care Optical Kiosk Marks First Year of Expanded Access

Sep 29, 2026 | By Pearl K. Cajoles

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...

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