University of Houston- University Eye Institute

02/04/2022

Due to inclement weather, the University Eye Institute will be closed tomorrow and will reopen on Monday
February 7, 2022.

09/22/2020

UPDATE: Due to area flooding the UEI will remain closed Wednesday, Sep 23rd and will resume operations Thursday, Sep 24th.

09/18/2020

A new national research center focused on removing health disparities in Houston’s underserved communities is launching at the University of Houston with a $11.8 million from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.

07/15/2020

Stay well, stay safe!

With the current heat wave don't forget...July is UV Safety Month. This year, make sure your eyes are protected by following these tips.

07/08/2020

Dr. Janet Garza, clinical director of the UH Eye Center in the Heights, is presenting "Diabetes and the Eyes" tomorrow! If you're on Instagram, check it out:

Save the date for the next Prevent Blindness Texas Instagram Live Diabetes and the Eyes on July 9 at 11am with Dr. Janet Garza.

Get to know Dr. Janet Garza:
Dr. Garza was born in Tomball, TX and is a native to the Northwest Houston area. She attended The University of Texas at Austin for her undergraduate studies followed by The University of Houston College of Optometry where she obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree. With the intention of being a well-rounded optometrist, Dr. Garza went on to complete a residency in Primary Care optometry with a subspecialty in ocular disease. Throughout the course of her training, Dr. Garza has worked with numerous specialists and expanded her knowledge base to best treat her patients. She is certified by the American Board of Optometry and is Texas licensed as a therapeutic optometrist and optometric glaucoma specialist. Dr. Garza is also fluent in Spanish.

In addition to routine eye care, she is experienced in the areas of dry eye treatment, refractive and cataract surgery co-management, and specialty contact lens fittings. In addition, she is certified to fit Ortho-K lenses for the growing patient interest in slowing myopia progression.

Dr. Garza is currently also adjunct faculty at The University of Houston College of Optometry. She is part of the American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association, and Harris County Optometric Society. In her spare time, she enjoys relaxing nights at the movies and spending quality time with her friends and family.

07/07/2020

Celebrate Healthy Vision Month by taking care of yours eyes & health, yes they are connected! https://bit.ly/2Z68Q5b

Healthy Vision Month is generally celebrate in May, but the National Eye Institute moved it to July this year because of the pandemic. But protecting your eye health & taking care of your overall health should be a year-round thing anyway. Check out the NEI's tips for keeping your eyes healthy now and in the future: https://bit.ly/2Z68Q5b

06/27/2020

Celebrate !

Happy ! Brought to you by The Vision Council, National Sunglasses Day celebrates the importance of wearing shades to protect the eyes from the sun’s harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays.

06/21/2020

06/19/2020

Sharing an important message from Prevent Blindness Texas

A cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens, which blocks or changes the passage of light into the eye. Learn more on the Prevent Blindness Texas website at https://texas.preventblindness.org/cataract

06/12/2020

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Here's some good news to get you started...

Grant Helps UH College of Optometry Provide Advanced Care for Underserved Myopic Children: Myopia, or nearsightedness, is on the rise. According to the National Eye Institute

06/09/2020

We made the news! UHCO's Professor Earl Smith III, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal this week. Dr. Smith, who is a scientific adviser to companies developing myopia treatments, shared his insights about Ortho-K lenses in the article "A New Approach to Dealing With Myopia in Kids." Here's the link to the article:https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-new-approach-to-dealing-with-myopia-in-kids-11591640274
(subscription required to read).

We made the news! UHCO's Professor Earl Smith III, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal this week. Dr. Smith, who is a scientific adviser to companies developing myopia treatments, shared his insights about Ortho-K lenses in the article "A New Approach to Dealing With Myopia in Kids." Here's the link to the article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-new-approach-to-dealing-with-myopia-in-kids-11591640274 (subscription required to read).

04/28/2020

Here's a wonderful story about The University of Houston College of Optometry's clinic in Fort Worth. Stay well, stay safe!

Chinese Church Gifts PPE to UH College of Optometry Clinic in Fort Worth: From left to right, Pastor Solomon Liu with the Glory Chinese Baptist Church;