Eye Trends - Our Doctors

	Dr. Douglas M. Inns, O.D Dr. Inns is a 1982 graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Wilfred Laurier University, Canada. During his training at the University of Houston, he held positions in research and was a teaching assistant / laboratory instructor. Postgraduate work includes therapeutic courses at Pennsylvania College of Optometry and the Optometric Glaucoma Specialist Course at the University of Texas Medical School. Dr. Inns has published in Optometry Today and Optometric Management. He also volunteers at the schools in his area. Dr. Inns and his wife, Lynn, spend much of their spare time calling and visiting with their four boys in college.
	Dr. Michael D. Toups, O.D. Dr. Toups is a 1984 graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Northeast Louisiana University. Being a therapeutically licensed optometrist, Dr. Toups is trained to diagnose and treat ocular conditions. He specializes in contact lenses and he is current with all refractive surgery procedures. Dr. Toups is married, has five children and has lived in the Houston area since 1980.
	Dr. Clint Gonzales, O.D. Dr. Gonzales is a native of Houston who earned his bachelor of Arts in Biology at the University of Texas at Austin. He later completed his Doctorate at the University of Houston College of Optometry, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He received additional training at Quantico Naval Medical Clinic and at Houston Eye Associates with emphasis on co-management of cataract surgeries and glaucoma care. His professional areas of interest include contact lenses and pediatric care.
	Dr. Hamida Hemani, O.D. Dr. Hamida Hemani received her Bachelor and Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston. Her postgraduate training includes a residency in pediatrics and binocular vision from the Southern California College of Optometry. In addition she has received training for Houston Eye Associated and Bellaire Eye Associated providing pre- and post-op cataract, glaucoma and refractive surgical care. Dr. Hemani is a clinical faculty member at the University of Houston College of Optometry.
	Dr. Jill Liu, O.D. Dr. Jill Liu graduated in 2003 with her Doctorate from the University of Houston College of Optometry after receiving her Bachelor of Arts form the University of Texas at Austin. Upon graduation form optometry school, Dr Liu completed a Post Doctorial Fellowship in Cornea and Contact Lens Research, specializing in RGP fits of keratoconus and post corneal transplant patients. In addition, she has received training form Plano Eye Associates and Charles Garcia M.D. and Associates with emphasis on co -management of cataract surgeries, glaucoma care, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Liu is also an adjunct clinical faculty member at the University of Houston College of Optometry.
	Dr. Chad M. Toups Dr. Chad M. Toups is an optometric glaucoma specialist. He earned his doctorate at the University Of Houston College Of Optometry, and received externship training at Hermann Eye Center in Memorial Hermann Hospital. There, his primary focus was in the diagnosis and management of retinal diseases such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Additionally, he gained experience in the postoperative treatment of cataract and retina surgeries. Prior to optometry school, Dr. Toups earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Texas at Austin. Today, his professional interests are in glaucoma, infectious eye disease, and specialty contact lens fits.
	Dr. Lauren Tom, O.D. Dr. Lauren Hull, a graduate of Montgomery High School, obtained her bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from Baylor University and a doctor of optometry degree from Southern California College of Optometry. She completed optometric rotations through the navy, Indian Health Services, and the Veteran’s Administration. Dr. Tom is a therapeutically licensed optometrist and is trained to diagnose and treat many diseases and conditions of the eye. She enjoys providing primary eye care to patients of all ages and fitting rigid gas permeable and soft contact lenses.

	Dr. Jennifer Bird, O.D. Dr. Jennifer Bird was born and raised in Katy, Texas. She completed her Doctorate from the University Of Houston College Of Optometry. Dr. Bird received externship training at the Eye Center of Texas and Navy Medical Hospital in San Diego, California. Her externship experience included co-management of lasik and cataract surgeries and the treatment of ocular diseases, including Glaucoma. Dr. Bird is a member of the board of directors for a non-profit organization, Eye Care for Kids.