Clinical Residencies

Residency programs are available at the University of Houston College of Optometry and at external sites. These programs are designed to provide optometrists with advanced clinical training and knowledge. While the program focus is on direct patient care, scholarly and didactic activities also contribute to the development of the advanced clinical competencies.

Residency programs are located in Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Albuquerque, NM, and Denver, CO.

Eligibility

The residency programs are available to graduates of schools and colleges of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE).

Application

To participate in the Optometry Residency Matching (ORMatch) program, applicants must complete the ORMatch application. Candidates for the M.S./Residency must also complete the UHCO Graduate Program application and forward all residency application materials. Forward un-official NBEO Transcripts (e.g., screenshot of score) directly to the program coordinator as soon as scores are available.

Available Residency Programs

COLLEGE BASED PROGRAMS

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Combined Residency & Graduate Degree

AT University of Houston
College of Optometry
IN Houston, TX

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Cornea & Contact Lenses

AT University of Houston
College of Optometry
IN Houston, TX

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Ocular Disease

AT University of Houston
College of Optometry
IN Houston, Texas

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Pediatric Optometry

AT University of Houston
College of Optometry
IN Houston, Texas

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Primary Care Optometry

AT University of Houston
University Eye Institute
IN Houston, Texas

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Vision Rehabilitation
Brain Injury

AT University of Houston
College of Optometry
IN Houston, TX

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Vision Rehabilitation
Low Vision

AT University of Houston
University Eye Institute
IN Houston, Texas

EXTERNAL AFFILIATED RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

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Ocular Disease

AT Cedar Springs Eye Clinic
IN Dallas, Texas

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Ocular Disease

AT Community Eye Clinic
IN Ft. Worth, Texas

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Ocular Disease

AT Omni Eye Specialists
IN Denver, Colorado

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Primary Care Optometry

AT Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center
IN Houston, TX

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Primary Care Optometry

AT New Mexico VA Healthcare System at Albuquerque
IN Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Primary Care Optometry

AT The Vision Center of West Phoenix
IN Phoenix, AZ