Thousands turn out to the 2018 Mayor’s Back to School Fest. UHCO was on site to provide visions creenings to economically disadvantaged Houston- area elementary school students and their families. The event helps local families as they prepare to return to school. With the help of many great partners and sponsors, backpacks, school supplies, health screenings, immunizations, and social service resources are provided to thousands of students, free of charge. For link to more images, click here.
The Texas Higher Education Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr. Fred Farias to the Board of Trustees. The Foundation, official nonprofit partner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, has raised over $22 million in support of the state’s higher education strategic goals since being founded in 2001.
UHCO's Community Clinics illustrates our mission Enhancing Vision For Life. Their efforts provide access to care for patients, educational opportunities for students and vision awareness in the community. Help us continue Enhancing Vision for Life at our clinics by making a gift of $100 today through FERV!
UHCO has an annual summer research program supported by the National Eye Institute. The purpose of this program is to introduce students in health professional schools to the opportunities for a career that includes clinical or health-related research. This summer 12 students were selected to participate in the program and work with UHCO’s renowned researchers. At the conclusion of the summer the students showcase their work through a poster presentation. Congratulations to our 2018 summer research students!
August 3, 2018
Why and How to Pursue a Dual Optometry Degree
Elizabeth Shumard Bell, UHCO OPT IV and PhD candidate, was recently published on New Grad Optometry’s website. The article gives a detailed account of why and how she pursued a combined OD/PhD degree as well as the benefits she discovered along the way. Elizabeth’s research focus is on using wavefront technology to design better corrections for patients with keratoconus. She plans to pursue academia after graduating with her PhD degree. To learn more about her journey and discoveries, visit https://newgradoptometry.com/pursue-dual-optometry-degree/.
