Since 1952, the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) has trained optometrists to provide the highest quality vision and eye care. Through its graduate and residency programs, UHCO has also trained faculty who are leaders in the education of optometrists around the world and are renowned researchers in vision and related scientists. UHCO offers a variety of degree programs including Doctor of Optometry (OD), a combined Doctor of Optometry / Doctor of Philosophy (O.D./Ph.D), Master of Science (M.S.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) UHCO also offers residency training in the various patient care services it provides in the University Eye Institute (UEI) and offers an extensive selection of continuing education courses for its alumni. UHCO is undergoing a capital campaign to build a 50,000 square-foot Vision Institute.
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Contract Negotiation for Dummies
We are well into the spring semester and for many 4th years in search of job opportunities, that means we are in the thick of contract negotiation season. If you are not a current 4th year or are not actively looking for job opportunities...
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Doctor in Focus: Sheila Morrison, OD, MS
John: Hi Dr. Morrison, it has been awhile since OS.com has checked in with you! The last time you were interviewed for OptometryStudents.com was back in 2014. At that time, you were a third year at Pacific University of College...
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Putting Patient Care at Risk? Federal Trade Commission Proposes Changes to Contact Lens Rule
Late in 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed changes to the Contact Lens Rule. The revisions would require contact lens prescribers (of which the majority are optometrists) to obtain a signed acknowledgment form after giving...
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It’s Time to Talk about Diabetes
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the incidence of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus has increased by 90 percent in the last 10 years.¹ However, it is more alarming that 46 percent of diabetic...
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Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief
Hundreds of thousands of people were affected by the unprecedented destruction delivered by hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, including optometry students, staff, and faculty at the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO),...
