College News
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 advanced scientific understanding of eye disease and 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. This highly competitive award supports Dr. Della Santina's research: “Using AI to ...
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UH Optometry Graduates Vow Compassion and Leadership
May 15 marked a new chapter for 115 University of Houston College of Optometry graduates as they took the stage at Cullen Performance Hall to receive their degrees and pledge the Optometric Oath.
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New Study Finds Low-Dose Atropine has Ocular Effects for 24 Hours
Professor of Optometry Lisa Ostrin and postdoctoral researcher Barsha Lal report that a single low-dose atropine eye drop can produce daylong effects in managing myopia, or nearsightedness, which affects roughly one-third of U.S. adults.
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UH Optometry Honors Outstanding Students, Faculty, and Staff
UHCO celebrated its annual College Leadership Awards at the Texas State Optical Alumni Center. From teaching excellence to student and staff leadership, the event recognized those shaping the future of optometric education.
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UHCO Hosts Dialogue on Student-Athlete Leadership & Integrity
The Delta Gamma Foundation Richard D. Shirk Family Lectureship in Healthcare Values and Ethics, held 6 p.m. April 30 at Hilton UH, features University of Houston student-athletes who will share perspectives about character, decision-making, and mental health.
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Dr. Kathryn Keyzer Celebrates Impactful Career
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 generation of eye care providers.
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University of Houston Optometry Professor Warns of Dangers of Red-Light Laser Myopia Therapy for Children
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
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 may reduce or delay retinal damage and co...
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Leading the Way in Sight-Saving Care
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 advanced technology with specialized clinical...
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