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Dr. Kathryn Keyzer Celebrates Impactful Career
Apr 9, 2026 | By Pearl K. Cajoles
Dr. Kathryn Keyzer is a testament to the power of balancing professional excellence with a heart for community outreach. A 2024 Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award winner, she has made an impact on student education and offers advice for the next generatio...
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University of Houston Optometry Professor Warns of Dangers of Red-Light Laser Myopia Therapy for Children
Mar 3, 2026 | By Laurie Fickman
UHCO researcher Lisa Ostrin warns that red light myopia therapy devices may exceed safety limits. She urges rigorous, independent studies after reports of retinal damage and calls for caution before wider pediatric use.
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Seeing the Bigger Picture: How GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Diabetes and Vision Care
Dec 11, 2025 | By Emme Nguyen-Linney & Inez Hutchinson
As GLP-1 receptor agonists reshape diabetes and obesity treatment, University of Houston College of Optometry Assistant Professor Dr. Kaitlyn Sapoznik is uncovering how these medications affect the eye. Her research shows that early use of GLP-1 therapies...
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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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