Dr. Vu Nguyen
email: drnguyen@todaysvision.com
Dr. Vu Nguyen is a board certified therapeutic optometrist and glaucoma specialist, clinically trained to diagnose and manage ocular infections and eye diseases. His professional areas of interest include hard-to-fit contact lenses, pediatrics, glaucoma, dry eye management, cataract & LASIK co-management, and Computer Vision Syndrome. Dr. Nguyen has over 34 years experience in the optical field, with 22 of those years in private practice.
Dr. Nguyen is one of the remaining, original Today's Vision Doctors. He was elected by his Doctor/Owner colleagues to serve as a Corporate Board Member, and is currently the Chairman of the Frame Committee.
He is a 1999 graduate from the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO). While in optometry school, he was a math instructor in TEXOCOP, a summer program for college students pursuing a career in optometry. In addition, he tutored fellow optometry students in the field of geometric and ophthalmic optics. He received the Varilux Student Award in Optics during his fourth year. He completed additional clinical training at The Eye Institute of San Antonio and The William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX.
Dr. Vu Nguyen is a board certified therapeutic optometrist and glaucoma specialist, clinically trained to diagnose and manage ocular infections and eye diseases. His professional areas of interest include hard-to-fit contact lenses, pediatrics, glaucoma, dry eye management, cataract & LASIK co-management, and Computer Vision Syndrome. Dr. Nguyen has over 34 years experience in the optical field, with 22 of those years in private practice.
Dr. Nguyen is one of the remaining, original Today's Vision Doctors. He was elected by his Doctor/Owner colleagues to serve as a Corporate Board Member, and is currently the Chairman of the Frame Committee.
He is a 1999 graduate from the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO). While in optometry school, he was a math instructor in TEXOCOP, a summer program for college students pursuing a career in optometry. In addition, he tutored fellow optometry students in the field of geometric and ophthalmic optics. He received the Varilux Student Award in Optics during his fourth year. He completed additional clinical training at The Eye Institute of San Antonio and The William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX.
Always proud to be an Aggie, Dr. Nguyen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University in 1995. He was member of the Dean's Honor Roll and Golden Key National Honor Society. During his senior year, he completed an Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Biochemistry at the Texas A&M School of Medicine.
Dr. Nguyen is a member of the Texas Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, Pasadena & Deer Park Chambers of Commerce, and Texas A&M Association of Former Students Century Club. He is an annual supporter of The Research to Prevent Blindness Foundation, volunteer for the Special Olympics Vision Screening, and a current member of The Heritage Registry of Who's Who.
In 2003, Dr. Nguyen was appointed Adjunct Clinical Professor at The University of Houston College of Optometry. Despite the busy demands of his three private practices, Dr. Nguyen finds time to stay involved with the University to help mentor and develop its students into optometrists. Outside the office, Dr. Nguyen is an die-hard SPURS and Astros fan and appreciates spending quality time with his wife Dr. Nicole Tran, an OB-GYN at The Woman's Hospital, and their three children. He also enjoys traveling, coaching youth sports, and running in his spare time.
Dr. Nguyen is a member of the Texas Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, Pasadena & Deer Park Chambers of Commerce, and Texas A&M Association of Former Students Century Club. He is an annual supporter of The Research to Prevent Blindness Foundation, volunteer for the Special Olympics Vision Screening, and a current member of The Heritage Registry of Who's Who.
In 2003, Dr. Nguyen was appointed Adjunct Clinical Professor at The University of Houston College of Optometry. Despite the busy demands of his three private practices, Dr. Nguyen finds time to stay involved with the University to help mentor and develop its students into optometrists. Outside the office, Dr. Nguyen is an die-hard SPURS and Astros fan and appreciates spending quality time with his wife Dr. Nicole Tran, an OB-GYN at The Woman's Hospital, and their three children. He also enjoys traveling, coaching youth sports, and running in his spare time.
Dr. Yvonne Jenkins
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Dr. Jenkins earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Houston and her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO). She received her externship training at Texan Eye Care in Austin. During her training, she worked closely with several ophthalmologists specializing in anterior segment, LASIK and other refractive surgeries, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal-vitreal disease, and oculoplasty. She received training at Plano Eye Associates, a private optometric practice in Plano where she provided comprehensive eye exams to all age groups and gained considerable knowledge in contact lenses, the management of ocular diseases and surgical and refractive procedures. Upon the completion of her academic and clinical training, she was awarded a Clinical Letter of Excellence from the UHCO faculty.
Dr. Jenkins has over 30 years of experience in the Optometric industry, working as an optician as well as practicing as a therapeutic optometrist and as an optometric glaucoma specialist. She specializes in geriatric and pediatric vision, computer vision syndrome (CVS) as well as challenging contact lens fittings for soft and rigid gas permeable bifocal contact lenses, keratoconus and post refractive surgery. Her strengths include the management of pre- and post-operative refractive surgeries and the diagnosis, treatment, and management of dry eyes syndrome, glaucoma, and other ocular diseases. She is an annual supporter for the Research to Prevent Blindness and the Lions Club International, which are non-profit voluntary organizations. She is also part of the See to Succeed Program (STS), providing free eye care for Houston’s underserved school children. Her passion is to serve on vision mission trips to help empower and restore vision to many underprivileged areas of the world. In her spare time, Dr. Jenkins enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants, traveling, racing marathons and triathlons, Crossfit, meditations, yoga, and many other sports and outdoor activities with her two daughters: Olivia and Evelyn along with her pup Skouty. |
Our Doctors
Dr. Vu Nguyen
Dr. Afiya Ali
Dr. Yvonne Jenkins
Dr. Afiya Ali
Dr. Yvonne Jenkins
Our Friendly Staff
Our highly trained doctors, opticians, optometric assistants, and lab technicians have over 90 years of combined optical experience and are here to serve you! We pride ourselves in exceeding all of our patients needs by offering friendly and unparalleled customer service.
Bellaire / Meyerland Office
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Dr. Nguyen & Associates have added a second Today's Vision office in the Houston area to better serve the Meyerland, City of Bellaire, West University, and Medical Center areas. The office is located at the corner of 610 & Beechnut, in the Academy Sports & Lowe's shopping center (8705 West Loop South #400, zip 77096).
The office presents a warm, modern decor with the most advanced technology. We carry hundreds of luxury, designer, and sporting frames and sunglasses. Please call (713) 662-EYES (3937) to schedule an appointment. |
Pasadena - Fairmont Office
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We have been serving the Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte and South Houston communities for the past 20 years. In 2010, we were selected as Zeiss Vision's Practice of the Year, and remain one of the most busy and friendly optometric offices in South Houston. In 2018, we MOVED (< 1mile down the street), and are now located next to the Car Wash and across the street from Chuck E. Cheese.
We appreciate all of your business and support over the years. We hope to continue to build strong relationships with local families and businesses in the areas. Please call (281) 991-EYES (3937) to schedule an appointment. |
Exam Room
We offer the latest technological advances in eyecare! From precise cusomized high-definition lenses to silicone hydrogel contact lenses to retinal laser scanners, we are The ONES TO SEE for all your eyecare needs!