The University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) is located in the South of Houston, Texas. It offers a Ph.D. in Physiological Optics and Vision Science. Those on the course are provided 'substantial financial assistance'. UHCO is affiliated with the Bridge Builders Clinic in Dallas and has relationships with clinics, hospitals and military institutions around the country. Research focuses on normal and abnormal visual processes, diseases and disorders of the eye and visual pathways and they work on ways to prevent loss of vision using a variety of approaches ranging from cellular and molecular, to behavioral or optical.
The Indiana University School of Optometry is located on the main campus of Indiana University in Bloomington. Applications are accepted once per year for a Ph.D. in Visionary Science. The School says they attract students from a variety of backgrounds, including biology, medicine, and optometry. Financial assistance is available.
Students have the opportunity to study for a Ph.D. in Visionary Science or a combined O.D. (Doctor of Optometry) / Ph.D. in Vision Science. The College say they are committed to expanding research efforts; prompting applications for its programmes. They provide individualized experience in making oral presentations suitable for professional conferences and writing NRSA (National Research Service Award) grant proposals.
Ohio State University in North Columbus, Ohio, offers a Ph.D. in Visionary Science. The College of Optometry is recognized for its research in ocular physiology, contact lenses, infant and children's vision, vision rehabilitation, keratoconus, visual psychophysics and visual perception.