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Dr. Anderson completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science and a Minor in Music at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX and then went on to earn both her OD and PhD at the University of Houston College of Optometry. She is the co-coursemaster of clinic practicum I & II and conducts research related to the visual system of children with and without special needs. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, was a two time recipient of the American Optometric Foundation Ezell Fellowship, and received the University of Houston Excellence in Teaching Group Teaching Award in 2015.

David A. Berntsen, OD, PhD, FAAO completed his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2002 at the University of Houston College of Optometry in Houston, TX. He then completed a Cornea and Contact Lens Advanced Practice Fellowship at The Ohio State University College of Optometry in Columbus, OH. The fellowship program combined a two-year residency with a Master of Science degree in Vision Science, which Dr. Berntsen completed in 2004. He then completed a PhD in Vision Science at Ohio State in 2009.

Since graduating from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1977, Dr. Hanlon has earned a master of science in higher education degree as well as completing numerous graduated hours in instructional technology. From 1999 to the present he has been a full-time clinical associate professor at the University of Houston, College of Optometry teaching clinical procedures laboratories, serving as a clinical attending in family practice and performing the duties of director of instructional technology. Prior to his appointment at UHCO, Dr. Hanlon was in private practice in the state of Washington four years, an instructor at SCCO for six years, chief of the eye clinic at an HMO on Guam for nine years, assistant professor and department chair at SCO for three years. 

Nicky R. Holdeman, O.D., M.D., is a Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical Education, and the Executive Director of the University Eye Institute at the University of Houston.  Dr. Holdeman received his optometric degree at the University of Houston and his medical training from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, and the University of Texas, Southwestern in Dallas.

Dr. Holdeman has lectured internationally on various medical and ophthalmic topics.  He is on the editorial board and review board for various journals and has served as a medical consultant for several law firms.  Dr. Holdeman is an author and co-editor of “Ocular Therapeutic Handbook: A Clinical Manual”, (1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd editions) and an author and section editor for “Clinical Ocular Pharmacology’ (4^th and 5^th editions) by Bartlett and Jaanus. 

Dr. Holdeman is a former Committee Chairman for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, has served on the State Medical Advisory Board for Prevent Blindness, is a member of the Academic Physicians Section of the American Medical Association and serves as Chair of the Community Health Improvement & Communications Committee and consultant to the Board of Medical Legislation for the Harris County Medical Society.

Li-Fang Hung, B.Med.., Ph.D., O.D. Research Scientist E-MAIL: Lhung2@uh.edu PHONE: (713)743-2038 Bio Dr. Hung received his B.Medicine degree from Chung-Shan Medical and Dental College in Taiwan. In addition, Dr. Hung received his PhD and OD degree from the University of Houston, College of Optometry. Before he came to Houston, he had two years OBGYN clinical experience in military service, four years residency training in ophthalmology at National Taiwan University Hospital in Taiwan, and two years post-doctoral training in infectious diseases in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, CA. He is currently working with Dr. Earl Smith OD, PhD as a research scientist on experiments that investigate visual/environmental influences on the development of refractive errors in monkeys. Research Interests Emmetropization and myopia Clinical Interests All eye diseases and vision problems Publications Please see C. V. 

Lisa Ostrin received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. She then completed the combined OD/PhD program at the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2006. Following graduate work focused in accommodative physiology, she went to John Hopkins University for post-doctoral research in low vision and retinal prosthetics. From there, she worked as a Clinician Researcher at the University of California Berkeley School of Optometry, with a focus on myopia and associations with glaucoma. She has returned to the University of Houston as an Assistant Research Professor to continue her work in myopia and glaucoma. Dr. Ostrin is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a recipient of the American Optometric Foundation Ezell Fellowship.

Marcus G. Piccolo, O.D. received his optometric training in Philadelphia, where he attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He moved to Houston in 1980 to join the faculty of the University of Houston College of Optometry. While at the University of Houston, Dr. Piccolo held posts as the Director of the Contact Lens Services, Chief of Primary Care Services, Coordinator of Ophthalmology Services and Chair of the Department of Clinical Sciences. Dr. Piccolo is currently an Associate Professor, and the Associate Dean for Professional Advancement at the University of Houston College of Optometry. He is certified as a Therapeutic Optometrist and an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist and his interests include contact lens practice, diagnosis and management of ocular disease and laser and other refractive procedures. In addition, Dr. Piccolo is a Past President of the Texas Optometric Association and currently serves as the Chair of the TOA Legal and Legislative Committee. Dr. Piccolo was honored in 1991 by being named the ""Young Optometrist of the Year"" and in 1999 by being named the “Optometrist of the Year” by the Texas Optometric Association. Dr. Piccolo received the William D. Pittman Leadership Award for outstanding leadership and unflagging support for the Optometric Profession and the prestigious Cora and J. Davis Armistead Faculty Teaching Award in 2002 both from the University of Houston College of Optometry. He is also a member of the American Optometric Association, where he is the past Chair of the AOA New Technologies Committee and a sitting member of the Federal Relations Committee. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry and is a Past President of the South West Council of Optometrists. Dr. Piccolo currently sits on the American Medical Association Eye Care Work Group, which is responsible for developing quality standards for eye care providers in the US. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Piccolo maintains a private practice in Houston, Texas. 

Krystal L. Schulle, OD received her bachelor of science degree in biology in 2009 at the University of Houston in Houston, TX, and then completed her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2013 at the University of Houston College of Optometry in Houston, TX. In 2014, she completed a residency in Ocular Disease and Refractive and Ocular Surgery at the Eye Center of Texas in Bellaire, TX. Dr. Schulle is a member of the American Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry, Texas Optometric Association, and Harris County Optometric Society. She also has received numerous awards and scholarships, most notably, the Julius F. Neumueller Award in Optics in 2013 from the American Optometric Foundation.