221 Results for Optometry near Pasadena, TX

Dr. Brending's Biography — History Clear Lake Eye Center was founded by Dr. Brending in August 1994. She graduated from the University of Houston, College of Optometry, with Honors in 1990. Her professional interests include: general optometry, therapeutic optometry, glaucoma specialty, and the fitting of glassesand contact lenses, including bifocal rigid oxygen permeable and soft multifocal contact lenses. She is a licensed therapeutic optometrist and glaucoma specialist. This gives her the ability to provide red eye medical treatment, macular degeneration treatment, glaucoma treatment, and co-management of LASIK surgery and cataract surgery. Certification, Education & Training Dr. Brending strives to be on the leading edge of optometry to provide the best eye examinations she can for her patients. She has recently become one of the first doctors of optometry in the country to be board-certified by the American Board of Optometry. She believes taking continuing education courses is one of the best methods to stay on top of recent developments in Optometry. As a result of these standards she has set for herself, she always takes more continuing education than required. She enjoys learning and implementing what she has learned. Over the years she has invested in new technology and training to facilitate earlier diagnosis and treatment of eye disease. This technology helps in diagnosing early macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as diabetic control and management. If these diseases are caught early, treatment can begin early, minimizing vision loss. Affiliations She is a member of the Texas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association, as well as the Optometric Professional Network. She has taught at the University of Houston, College of Optometry, for many years, where she enjoyed teaching students in adult, pediatric, and contact lens clinics. Community Dr. Brending also enjoys working in the community, especially with school age students. She has spoken at numerous events, such as Expanding Your Horizons and school career days, about being an Optometrist, and has been a mentor for many students over the years. She has also invited students in her office and taught them what an Optometrist does, and shows them, first hand, what technology can do to help diagnose and treat diseases of the eye. She enjoys seeing the excitement in their expression and answering their questions. She hopes to inspire more interest in Optometry. Family Life In her spare time, Dr. Brending enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her husband and two daughters. She now has an “empty nest” as both her daughters are in college. Her oldest is attending Texas A&M University, majoring in Animal Science with a minor in Ag Economics. Her youngest is attending Sam Houston State University, majoring in Ag Business. Her oldest has a goal to be a veterinarian and her youngest has a goal of being an Ag Science teacher. She enjoys bicycling with friends, kayaking, and reading. She has ridden in twelve MS 150 bike rides from Houston to Austin, and she ran one Houston Marathon. A more recent hobby for Dr. Brending has been learning about raising cows and ranching. Her youngest daughter raised three heifers while in High School FFA and now her family is in the process of growing the “herd”. Some people have to learn things the hard way. Well, Dr. Brending is no exception! One of the first lessons she learned was to not run from cows! She was running from 3200 pounds of beef and they were gaining on her when she suddenly was saved by the cattle guard. All she could think of at the time, is how is she going to explain this to her patients! Volunteer Dr. Brending was honored to recently become a volunteer member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. She is on the Calf Scramble Greeters Committee. So far it is quite enjoyable for her. She enjoys working with the kids and seeing the other side of the Calf Scramble organization. She has learned a whole new appreciation for all the volunteers at HLSR. These folks work hard for these kids, and Dr. Brending is looking forward to doing the same.

Dr. Diab's Biography — Dr. Marc Diab, OD is an Optometrist who practices in Houston, TX.

Dr. Vu's Biography — Dr. Kim Vu was born and raised in Fort Worth, TX. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University, and then went on to earn her doctorate at the University of Houston College of Optometry. She completed extensive training in ocular disease at the Albuquerque VAMC and NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry, where she was also able to perform minor laser surgical procedures. Dr. Vu enjoys seeing patients of all ages, with special interest in glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataract co-management. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with friends and her big family, travelling, and is always on the lookout for a good place to eat (especially brunch and desserts!).