Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences


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	SPECIAL WANT A NEW LOOK? January 2-for-1 sale on select frames at the UTMB University Optical Center Drop by to see the huge selection of fashionable styles. Convenient location - 700 University Blvd. near the UTMB campus Superior Vision Insurance accepted Free parking Optometry appointments available for eye exams and contact lens fittings Affiliated with the UTMB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, one of the nation's leading centers for research and treatment of eye diseases. UTMB University Optical Center - providing the best optical care, using leading edge technology - with a smile. Dr. Praveena Gupta, board-certified optometrist, licensed optometric glaucoma specialist, experienced researcher, specializing in fitting both soft and hard contact lenses. To schedule an exam call - 409-747-5800 University Optical Center The University Optical Center is located in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Building near the UTMB Campus on Galveston Island at 700 University Blvd. (6th St.) Galveston, TX 77550 Hours of Operation 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday (Open during lunch hours) To schedule an appointment - (409) 747-5800 Phone Number - (409) 747-5823 Fax Number - (409) 747-5824 Failed to load XML file with Content ID 'OVS01_107053'.
		Christine Hopper, Optician The mission of The University Optical Center is to provide the best optical care and apply the most current education and technology to the optical needs of the customers it serves. With a smile! Failed to load XML file with Content ID 'OVS01_107052'.
	Dr. Praveena Gupta has recently joined our faculty as a tenure track assistant professor. Dr. Gupta received her Ph.D. degree in India for studying the role of “lipofuscin” in ageing mice. After moving to US, she worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. Her research activities included investigating lysosomal storage disorders leading to neurodegeneration in mouse models of “Batten Disease”. She then went to school to attain her Doctor of Optometry degree from New England College, Boston. She is board certified in the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease by the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry. She is also licensed as Optomertric Glaucoma specialist by Texas Board of Optometry. She also specializes in fitting both soft and hard contact lenses. She is interested in continuing research in areas of macular degeneration and neurodegeneration in Batten disease. She is a member of Beta Sigma Kappa International Honor Society, American Optometric Association and American Academy of Optometry.

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