The University of Houston College of Optometry

Education meets elevation.

Join us July 9–12, 2026 for CE in the Rockies, led by Conference Director Dr. Danica Marrelli.

Spend four days advancing your clinical knowledge while connecting with colleagues in a truly unforgettable setting. Explore the agenda and speaker lineup on our website.

🔗 Register today: uhcofoundation.org

What does it take to lead when lights are brightest and pressure is at its peak? Hear perspectives from these amazing UH student-athletes! Join us for this free event, and we look forward to seeing everyone! RSVP here: bit.ly/RSVP-DeltaGamma

Running a practice takes more than clinical expertise. 🩺

Join Dr. Walters for our May Monthly InSight Webinar as she shares practical insights on practice management and navigating the business side of optometry.

May 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM CT
Register here: uhcofoundation.org

Sharing more words of appreciation from our scholarship recipients. The generosity of our donors makes a profound impact on the lives of our students and the future of optometry.

We are sincerely grateful for these transformative gifts:

👏 Dr. Nelson Reber Eye Open Scholarship Endowment
👏 John & Linda Thomsen Scholarship Endowment
👏 Ruth O. & Weston A. Pettey, OD Presidential Endowed Scholarship
👏 UHCO Class of 1966 Scholarship
👏 UHCO Class of 1967 Scholarship
👏 UHCO Faculty Scholarship Endowment

Learn about ways to give at: bit.ly/FERV.

In celebration of , here are five tips for healthy vision, brought to you by UH Optometry and the American Optometric Association.

To learn more about how UHCO educates future eye care practitioners to provide the expert care behind these tips, go to optometry.uh.edu.

Whether continuing their journey at our college, or heading to leading institutions across the country, our upcoming and recent grads are advancing their expertise with outstanding residency placements! Congrats to all!

👏 University of Houston College of Optometry: Matthew Gomes (Primary Care Optometry), Julie Trinh (Pediatric Optometry)
👏 Eye Center of Texas: Serena Everett, Kaylee McDonald, Brynn Montgomery, Candelario Tapia (Ocular Disease, Emphasis in Refractive & Ocular Surgery)
👏 Audie Murphy Memorial VA Hospital: Lauren Martinez, Courtney Ta (Ocular Disease, Emphasis in Brain Injury Rehabilitation)
👏 Doris Miller VA Medical Center: Erina Glenn (Ocular Disease)
👏 The Ohio State University College of Optometry: Alexis Herstein (Cornea and Contact Lenses)
👏 Washington University in St. Louis: Kelsey Joe (Ocular Disease, Emphasis in Cornea & Contact Lenses)
👏 Illinois College of Optometry – Illinois Eye Institute: Caitlin Nguyen (Pediatric Optometry, Emphasis in Vision Therapy & Rehabilitation)
👏 W. G. Hefner VA Medical Center: Naga Arpitha Pavuluri (Ocular Disease)
👏Kansas City VA Medical Center: Kacee Truong (Ocular Disease, Emphasis in Glaucoma & Vision Rehabilitation)
👏VA Tallahassee Healthcare Center: Amy Cantrell (Primary Care Optometry, Emphasis in Ocular Disease)
👏New Mexico VA Healthcare System – Albuquerque: Dinet Yusuf (Primary Care Optometry, Emphasis in Ocular Disease)

Join us for the Delta Gamma Foundation Richard D. Shirk Family Lectureship in Healthcare Values and Ethics on April 30, 2026. This year’s program will feature University of Houston student-athletes sharing their personal perspectives on character, decision-making, and the evolving role of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in collegiate athletics. Learn how they manage their mental, physical, and emotional health to compete at the highest level.

Through candid conversation and reflection, these student-athletes will discuss how personal values guide their choices on and off the fields and courts – and how ethical conduct shapes their future as well as those around them.

This lectureship advances the mission to “illuminate and define what is good and bad in the lives, characters, and practice of all professionals, and to educate students on the value of ethical conduct.”

Please RSVP Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YVBJPXM

Midyear learning from wherever you are.

Join us June 13–14, 2026 for the Summer Live Webinar, led by Conference Director Dr. Ashley Wallace-Tucker.

Two days of live, interactive continuing education designed to keep you current with today’s clinical care.

View the full agenda and session details on our website.
🔗 Register today: uhcofoundation.org

Diabetes doesn’t just affect blood sugar. Over time, it can damage the back of the eye, leading to blurry vision and other complications.

At UHCO, we know regular eye exams can help detect potential problems. On , here are some reminders to protect your sight:

✔️ Schedule a comprehensive eye exam
✔️ Stay on top of your overall health
✔️ Keep up with annual checkups

To learn how we advance diabetes-related eye health through research, education, and clinical care, visit opt.uh.edu. For more resources, visit diabetes.org/alertday.