College News
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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University of Houston Optometry Professor Receives Retina Australia’s Top Honor
Professor Michael Kalloniatis of the University of Houston College of Optometry has been honored by Retina Australia as the inaugural recipient of its Hall of Fame Award, recognizing his decades of pioneering work in inherited retinal disease research and his international impact on vision scienc...
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Two Fourth-Year Students Earn National Practice Excellence Scholarships
UHCO fourth year students Madeline Fossitt and Uyen Ha have been awarded the VSP and AAOF Practice Excellence Scholarship, a national recognition honoring their achievements in academics, patient care, and dedication to the profession.
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University of Houston Leads Texas in National Eye Institute Research Funding
The University of Houston has secured a top 10 national ranking in National Eye Institute funding, leading Texas institutions with nearly $13 million across 29 active projects. The majority of the support advances groundbreaking work in the College of Optometry, complemented by major initiatives ...
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