Nicole A. Karson, OD, MS
- Ophthalmology
Therapeutic Optometrist, Optometric Glaucoma Specialist
Phone:
832-227-1600
West Campus
Phone:
832-822-3230
Medical Center
Idiomas: English
Departamentos:
Office locations:
18200 Katy Fwy
WA 450
Houston, TX 77094
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
5th Floor - Suite 510
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Nicole A. Karson, OD, MS
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As an optometrist, Dr. Karson believes it is her job to do everything in her power to deliver the highest level of care while treating each patient as she would a friend or family member. “I always aim to approach ocular care of pediatric and special-needs patients as a compassionate provider, patient advocate and health care educator in order to provide the best care possible,” she says.
Intereses Clinicos
- Pediatric optometry (strabismic/non-strabismic binocular vision disorders, amblyopia)
- Brain injury and neurorehabilitation
- Low vision
- Special needs
Educacion
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Residency | Brain Injury and Vision Rehab | 2022 |
| University of Houston College of Optometry | Masters | Master of Science | 2021 |
| University of Houston College of Optometry | Medical School | Doctor of Optometry | 2021 |
| West Virginia University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science | 2016 |
Organizaciones
| Nombre de la Organizacion | Rol |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Optometry | Member |
| American Optometric Association | Member |
| Texas Optometric Association | Member |
Honors and awards
- 2021
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Beta Sigma Kappa Silver Medal Award
- 2020
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University of Houston College of Optometry Clinical Letter of Excellence
- 2019
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American Public Health Association Morton W. Silverman Outstanding Project Award
- 2019
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Fight for Sight Summer Student Fellowship Award (“Structure and Function in Prediabetes”)
- 2019
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American Academy of Opthalmology-Association for Research in Vision and Optometry Student Fellowship Award 2019
- 2019
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American Academy of Opthalmology Luxottica Student Travel Award
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
- Diabetes
- Pediatric eye care
Karson N, Smith J, Jones M, Datta A, Richdale K, & Harrison W. Functional retinal outcomes in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. 2020; 40(6).
Chao C, Wang R, Jones M, Karson N, Jussel A, Smith J, Richdale K, Harrison W. The relationship between corneal nerve density and hemoglobin A1c in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2020;61(12):26.