A team of board-certified ophthalmologists & board-licensed optometrists in the Greater Houston Area.
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Houston Eye Associates covers all areas of ophthalmic and optometric care, with treatments available in all specialties and for all ages. While most of our doctors perform annual eye examinations, all Houston Eye Associates physicians are specialty trained or fellowship-trained in one or more areas. These areas of specialization include: cornea, retina, glaucoma, pediatrics, refractive/LASIK/SMILE, oculoplastics, and uveitis. Vision is one of our most precious senses and should only be trusted to the best. Our optometrists offer full-service eye and vision care including annual eye exams, prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses, pediatric eye exams, or sports eye exams. They are trained to diagnose and treat eye disorders and vision conditions like nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, presbyopia, cataracts, keratoconus, glaucoma, and more. They may also test a person’s ability to focus and coordinate the eyes and see depth and colors accurately. Our optometrists are licensed by the state of Texas to examine the eyes to determine the presence of vision problems and visual acuity. They also prescribe low vision aids, vision therapy and may provide pre-and post-op care for laser surgery. Our optical shops offer a wide range of designer eyewear, premier sunglasses, soft contact lenses, colored contact lenses, and specialty contact lenses that include RGPs, Hybrids, and Scleral contacts.
09/23/2025
We're proud to announce that our CEO, Tom Merkle, P.E., CISSP, has been elected to the board of the LEEF Group (Leading Eyecare Executive Forum) - a leading organization of independent ophthalmology practices across the nation.
Congratulations, Tom!
09/18/2025
Your eyes deserve comfort that lasts all day. 👁️
If you've been told you're "not a candidate" for contacts, or you're struggling with dry eyes, irregularly shaped corneas, or just can't get comfortable in regular lenses – scleral lenses might be your game-changer.
These specialized lenses vault over the cornea entirely, resting on the white part of your eye. The result? Hours of clear, comfortable vision when nothing else works.
Scleral lenses can help with:
✅ Keratoconus
✅ Severe dry eye
✅ Post-surgical corneas
✅ "Hard-to-fit" eyes
Your eyes deserve better than settling for uncomfortable vision. Our specialty contact lens team has helped thousands of patients who thought they'd never wear contacts again.
Ready to see if scleral lenses are right for you? Schedule your specialty contact lens exam today with an optometrist.
Welcome Dr. Omar Ali to the Houston Eye Associates Family, !
We're thrilled to announce that Omar I. Ali, M.D., M.P.H. has joined our team, bringing advanced expertise in comprehensive eye care and state-of-the-art cataract surgery to Spring-Klein, Kingwood, and Tomball, TX neighborhoods.
Ready for clearer vision? Join us in giving Dr. Omar Ali a warm welcome!
📞 Call our Scheduling Department at (713) 558-8711 today to book your appointment.
Remembering the precious lives lost on this day. We honor their memory and hold their loved ones in our hearts. We will .
09/10/2025
Happy 14th HEAnniversary, Dr. Kopel! 🎉
For 14 years, Dr. Kopel has been protecting Houston's vision with specialized retina care. From diabetic eye disease to macular degeneration, Dr. Kopel's expertise has helped thousands preserve their sight.
Don't wait until it's too late - many retinal conditions have no early symptoms. Schedule your retina screening today.
Smart parents know clear vision means better learning—and now's the time to save BIG! Get 30% OFF a complete pair of glasses at all optical shops through September 30th.
From reading the board to studying their books, ensure your student doesn't miss a moment this school year. Whether they need their first pair or a backup, we'll help them see every opportunity clearly.
Make plans to visit us Monday-Friday 8am-5pm at any of our optical shop locations, or Saturdays 9am-12 noon at our Gramercy or Tanglewood optical shops. Don't let these savings pass you by!
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09/04/2025
🎉 Welcome to the team, Dr. Villarreal!
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Villarreal has completed orientation and is ready to begin serving our communities in League City, East Houston, and Pasadena on Monday, September 8th!
During orientation, our leadership team presented Dr. Villarreal with a special welcome gift as we officially welcomed him to our practice family.
We’re especially excited that Dr. Villarreal brings bilingual capabilities to better serve our diverse patient communities.
Please join us in giving Dr. Villarreal a warm welcome! We look forward to the exceptional care and expertise he’ll bring to patients.
09/01/2025
This Labor Day, we’re honoring the hard work of our team and community. Our clinics are closed today and will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.
Patients can schedule online 24/7 or contact their nearest Houston Eye Associates clinic tomorrow.
08/29/2025
Celebrating College Colors Day at the Houston Eye Associates Foundation! 🎉
Our dedicated foundation team is proudly sporting their alma mater colors today: ❤️ UH Cougar Red, ❤️ Lamar Cardinal Red, 💚 Baylor Green, and 🧡 Auburn Orange.
While our colors may be different, we share one vision: ensuring all have access to excellent, compassionate eye care. Follow Houston Eye Associates Foundation to stay connected and see how we're helping Texans in need See the Difference!
08/28/2025
Happy 25th HEAnniversary, Dr. Zaman! 🎉
Today marks a special milestone - Dr. Fiaz Zaman is celebrating 25 years with Houston Eye Associates!
For a quarter century, Dr. Zaman has been providing outstanding eye care to our Houston community. His expertise, especially in glaucoma, LASIK, and the latest cataract surgery, has helped countless patients See the Difference. Beyond his medical skills, it's his caring approach and commitment to each patient that really makes him special to our HEA family.
Congratulations on 25 amazing years, Dr. Zaman! Here's to many more years of changing lives through better vision.
That's nearly five decades of exceptional eye care in Houston. Dr. Quayle has helped thousands of patients See the Difference, mentored countless colleagues, and been a huge part of making Houston Eye Associates what it is today. His dedication to patients and our Houston Eye family has been incredible to watch.
Join us in congratulating Dr. Quayle on this amazing milestone - 48 years is something special!
Thanks for everything, Dr. Quayle!
08/25/2025
Welcome Dr. Alex Villarreal to the Houston Eye Associates Family!
We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Alex Villarreal has joined our team, bringing advanced expertise in comprehensive eye care and state-of-the-art cataract surgery to Greater Houston.
Dr. Villarreal specializes in:
✅ Comprehensive eye exams
✅ Cataract consultations
✅ Latest cataract surgery technology
Now accepting new patients at three convenient locations:
📍 League City | East Houston | Pasadena
Ready for clearer vision, ? Join us in giving Dr. Villarreal a warm Houston welcome!
📞 Call (713) 558-8711 today to book your appointment.
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Houston Eye Associates (HEA), the Largest Ophthalmology Practice in Texas, is a team of 56 board-certified ophthalmologists with advanced fellowship and specialty training in the field of ophthalmology. In addition to our physicians, Houston Eye Associates has 17 optometrists serving 29 locations.
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