University of Houston Residency in Pediatric Optometry

Category:
Pediatric Optometry

School Affiliation:
University of Houston College of Optometry

Residency Location:
University Eye Institute

University of Houston, College of Optometry
505 J Davis Armistead Bldg.
Houston, TX 77204-2020
Phone: 713-743-0745
Fax: 713-743-2053

Coordinator:
Suzanne Wickum, O.D. - swickum@uh.edu
Residency Director:
Karen Fern, O.D. - KFern@uh.edu

Key Residency Information:

Residency Description:

The program is designed to aid the resident in acquiring the special skills and knowledge required for the comprehensive clinical care of children and the unique problems they present. Additionally, advanced clinical training in the management of binocular vision anomalies in patients of all ages, care of multi-challenged children, and patients with vision problems associated with brain injury is provided. The residency achieves this goal by combining patient care with a series of didactic lectures and research. The resident will interact with an outstanding clinical and graduate faculty. In addition, the resident will participate in the emergency call service.

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