UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry

03/09/2026

UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry is now on LinkedIn 🎉

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UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry | Advancing optometry through education, patient care, and visionary research. | Our focus and mission challenges us to teach, train and graduate a new generation of clinically expert, culturally competent and actively caring optometrists whom prioritize patient adv...

03/08/2026

‼️ Optometry Residency Openings ‼️

Are you on the fence about a residency and have an interest in any of these sites? Here are openings that some of our programs still have for residents next year.

Waco VA Hospital
Waco, TX
1 opening

OCVT — The Optometry Center for Vision Therapy
Austin, TX
3 openings

Questions? Contact Dr. Allan McCleary, OD, FAAO
amcclear@uiwtx.edu

03/07/2026

👁️ RSO at TOA Summit in Austin 👁️

At the annual TOA Summit, RSO students had the opportunity to learn about advancements in optometric technologies & legislation, explore the exhibit hall, network with other optometry students & doctors, and attend fun events & mixers!

Big thanks to our STOA officers for making this all possible!

03/04/2026

🤓 Women in Optometry Student Advisory Board 🤓

Holli Hawthorne, a 3rd year optometry student, represents RSO as a 2026 Student Advisor for Women In Optometry! This is her second year serving on the WO Student Advisory Board!

https://www.womeninoptometry.com/students/article/wo-announces-2026-student-advisory-board/

03/03/2026

Happy Year of the Horse! 🐴

RSO celebrated Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year with a grab & go lunch, snacks, and red envelopes.

We wish you all good luck and prosperity for 2026!

03/02/2026

👀 Eyes on Campus 🏫

"Playing with telescopes in optics lab!"

Jada Mitchell, Class of 2029

03/01/2026

RSO in action at the Vestido Rojo event with the American Heart Association!

Students helped with blood pressure measurement and patient education on high blood pressure and BMI. Thank you for your time volunteering for the community!

03/01/2026

⭐UIWRSO Student Spotlight⭐

Benett Halbleib completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He is in his 3rd year of the Doctor of Optometry Program at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry.

Benett is an outstanding TA for our second-year students!

He consistently goes above and beyond to support learners in strengthening their clinical skills. His patience, expertise, and dedication make a meaningful impact in the lab each week, helping students grow in both confidence and competence.

We are blessed to have him call RSO home.

Congratulations Benett Halbleib!! 🎉

02/28/2026

Dr. McNally & Dr. Parr, RSO Residents, presenting their work at the poster session at the SECO conference in Atlanta Georgia.

Special thanks to Dr. Aaron!

02/23/2026

👀 Eyes on Campus 🏫

"Practicing retinoscopy in preparation for our midterm proficiency!"

Regan McLaughlin, Class of 2029

02/22/2026

Celebrating Black History Month with and ♥️

Our very own Dr. Yates started as a guest speaker at NOSA's Black History Month event! Lunch was provided to attendees while they listened to Dr. Yates speak about Black History in Optometry.

02/16/2026

👀 Eyes on Campus 🏫

1. TOA Summit 2026

2. At TOA Summit getting my meibomian glands examined.

3. The view from our room at the TOA Summit.

Ciana Ray, Class of 2029