Our Doctors

Dr. Jonathan Tran attended UT Austin and the University Of Houston where he earned his B.S. in Biology and Business Administration as well as his Doctor of Optometry Degree. Board Certified in the Management and Treatment of various eye diseases such as Cataracts, Glaucoma, and Macular Degeneration, Dr. Tran gained valuable clinical experience while at Northeastern State University College of Optometry in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He began working for Texas State Optical, over 10 years ago as a Doctor’s Assistant and has been working as a Doctor with TSO over 3 years. While working as a Doctor’s Assistant he felt he had a real connection with the patients and their vision matters. “As a Doctor’s Assistant, I learned that my personality made assisting and educating patients an easy career choice. Listening to and understanding patients issues helps me assist and educate the patient. Personalized in-depth care is what I strive for.” Dr. Tran states. His professional interests include, advancing the profession of Optometry by maintaining up to date, continual education and learning the most advanced and successful standards of patient care. Giving back to the community is important to Dr. Tran. He trained with the Good Neighbor Clinic in Houston providing Comprehensive Eye Exams to all age groups and gave exams in Spanish. Dr. Tran also speaks English and Vietnamese fluently! Jonathan also worked with Prevent Blindness Texas to carry out vision screenings to the underprivileged. Aurora, Colorado is where Dr. Tran is originally from. His family as well as Dr. Tran were residing in Denver, Colorado when his father received a transfer order while working for the United Airlines, formerly known as Continental Airlines, bringing them to Houston, Texas. Dr. Tran enjoys watching sports and exercising in his free time. He is a die-hard sports fan for the Texans, Broncos, Rockets and Astros. Dr. Tran likes to keep up with news and events and has 3 young children to keep him on his toes!

Undergraduate Education: University of Houston. Optometry School: University of Houston. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for all adults and children and taking great care of their ocular health. I diagnose and treat anterior segment disease, fit patients in soft and GP contact lenses, and manage and treat various eye diseases. Hobbies/Interests: hanging out with my 3 girls, traveling, camping/hiking, reading.

Undergrad Education: University of North Texas. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University School of Optometry.

Undergraduate Education: University of Houston. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry c/o 2016. Professional Achievements/Associations: TOA, AOA. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Dry Eye. Diabetic Eye Exams. What drives your passion for optometry? The ability to help others see the world better and hopefully improve their quality of life. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By helping patients have the clearest and most comfortable vision. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? It means that in addition to providing a means of clearer vision, I can educate the patient on their ocular health and how it relates to the rest of the body. Hobbies/Interests: Woodworking, working out, fishing, cooking.

Undergraduate Education: California State University San Bernardino, BA in Biology. Optometry School: Western University of Health Sciences, 2018. The reason I became an optometrist is: because I understand what it is like to visually struggle in life, and I want to give people better vision so that they feel more confident in themselves to go out into the world. My favorite part of helping my patients is: seeing that change in their confidence when they see what the world is like through a pair of glasses/Cls. In my spare time, I enjoy: tennis, video games, housework, and binge-watching TV shows and movies.

Dr. Thao Tran received her doctorate from Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry. There she learned to perform Spanish exams. She is certified through the National Boards of Examiners in Optometry and has a high interest in primary care, as well as the treatment and management of ocular disease. Her and her husband, an engineer and entrepreneur, have a philanthropic goal of inventing a device that will help better vision for people in underprivileged countries. Dr. Tran was born and raised in Indiana. As a first-generation Vietnamese-American, she can also speak Vietnamese. Leisurely, she loves spending time with her family. She and her husband have a toddler and a rescue dog.

Undergraduate Education: George Mason University. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. Hobbies/Interests: Myopia control, traumatic brain injury evaluations, dry eye evaluations

Undergraduate Education: University of Houston. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing the highest quality vision care for all patients by educating and counseling them on their ocular health. Hobbies/Interests: spending time with my wife, enjoying Houston sports teams (Rockets and Texans) or sports activities, working on cars, exploring different restaurants and hanging out with friends.

Undergraduate Education: Biochemistry BS at Northeastern University. Optometry School: MCPHS optometry school 2019. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: CL fitting; Ocular disease; Glaucoma treatment. The reason I became an optometrist is: Help people see better. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Seeing their smile and how happy they are when I help them. In my spare time, I enjoy: Chess.

Dr. Tran attended the University of Texas at Dallas where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2015. She then attended the University of Houston College of Optometry and graduated as valedictorian of her class in 2019. At her internships during optometry school, she was able to expand her knowledge in primary care optometry, ocular pathology, and specialty contact lenses. Dr. Tran is currently involved in the Texas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Outside of optometry, she likes to spend her free time with her family and friends. Her hobbies include baking and watching Netflix.

Undergraduate Education: University of Michigan. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association; Michigan Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Eye Care; Pediatrics; Ocular Disease. Hobbies/Interests: In her free time, Dr. Tran loves spending time with her family, playing tennis, traveling to different countries, and trying all sorts of new foods!

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin. Optometry School: University of Houston. Certifications/Awards: Paragon CRT Orthokeratology, CooperVision Misight, Therapeutic Optometrist, Glaucoma Specialist. Hobbies/Interests: Cool Cars, Golfing Trips, BBQing, Friends, and Family, and Giving back to the community.

Undergraduate Education: Southern New Hampshire University. Optometry School: University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Laser Procedures for the Anterior Segment - Oklahoma State Board Certified, Navy Achievement Medal, Honorable Discharge USN. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Focusing on high-quality patient-centered care leads to exceptional visual outcomes. Furthermore, providing care with state-of-the-art technologies and procedures, backed by the latest research, aimed at exceeding the ocular health needs of our patients. Hobbies/Interests: Lacrosse, fitness/training, video games, and spending time with family & friends.

Undergraduate Education: Bryan College of Health Sciences, Lincoln, NE. Graduated in 2019 with B.S. in Biomedical Sciences. Optometry School: University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Optometry Class of 2023 Certifications/Awards: Certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. Certified in laser therapy for the anterior segment and surgical procedures for the optometric physician by Northeastern State University College of Optometry. Residency trained in Ocular Disease - completed at Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical center in Muskogee, OK in affiliation with Northeastern State University, Oklahoma College of Optometry. Hobbies/Interests: Fitness and nutrition, weightlifting, gardening, traveling, spending time with my husband and our cat.

Undergraduate Education: Michigan State University, B.S. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Primary Eyecare. The reason I became an optometrist is: So I can make a positive impact in people's lives. In my spare time, I enjoy: Traveling and photography.

Undergraduate Education: Brown University; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Virginia Optometric Association, American Academy of Myopia Control; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Myopia Management, Pediatrics, Complex contact lens fittings, Cases that involve challenges or different approaches; What drives your passion for optometry? There's always room to learn! How are you helping patients live their best lives? I help them select eye wear and eye care that enable them to enjoy their lives. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? I enjoy providing eye care to those in need whether locally or internationally. Hobbies/Interests: Dance- I've done or tried most forms!/Dance fitness classes/Dancing at parties; Music; Other Fine Arts; Cultures.

Undergraduate education: University of Maryland, College Park ¬¬– B.S. in Physiology and Neurobiology. Optometry school: Illinois College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Residency (Ocular Disease/ Primary Care): Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center/ SUNY College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community and helping patients live their best lives? I value helping patients thrive by maximizing their visual potential; vision is integrated into almost everything we do. Every patient interaction is an opportunity to meet the needs of my community by improving eye health and overall health. Hobbies/ Interests: I find joy in staying active by running and Pilates and exploring nature and visual arts.