Dr. Vu Nguyen
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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 28 years experience in the optical field, with 17 of those years in private practice. Dr. Nguyen 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 two 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 TEXANS 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 two 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 TEXANS 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. David Riojas
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Dr. David Riojas attended the University of Texas in Austin where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. During his undergraduate studies, he presented lectures to his fellow peers that focused on proper eating and nutrition habits.
Dr. Riojas obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. He gained valuable clinical experience while training at the Indian Health Services of Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, OK, and the South Texans Veteran’s Health Affairs in San Antonio, TX. Both sites provided medical eye care to patients with ocular disease that included glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. He also co-managed cataract surgeries and rotated through pediatric, geriatric, low vision, and specialty contact lens clinics. Dr. Riojas is a member of the Texas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. He has served the community of Houston by participating in multiple vision screenings and other events for the under privileged. He has also participated on a mission trip to Guerrero, Mexico, where he volunteered his services to treat the local natives who lacked access to routine healthcare. During his leisure time, Dr. Riojas enjoys watching and participating in sports, exercising, and checking out Houston’s great food scene. Dr. Riojas is also bilingual and welcomes the opportunity to communicate with his patients in Spanish. |
Dr. Joe Nguyen
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Dr. Joe Nguyen attended the University of Houston where he graduated with Cum Laude Honors earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. He received his Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO), where he was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa, an optometric honor society.
In addition to UHCO, Dr. Nguyen also received clinical training in Dallas and Austin. His time in Dallas was spent at a community clinic focused on providing care for patients with medical eye problems such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. In Austin, he spent time providing primary eye care while treating and managing ocular disease and dry eye. Dr. Nguyen is a native Houstonian and attended Kempner and Cy-Creek High School where he played the euphonium in band. He is a fan of all major Houston sports and enjoys discovering new foods all over the city. Dr. Nguyen is also clinically fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese. |
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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 Hobby Lobby & 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. We have recently 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. |
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