Nick Chu, OD

Dr. Nick Chu received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) in May of 2011. During his time at UHCO, he was the teaching assistant for various courses including Ophthalmic Optics and Clinical Practicum Labs. Dr. Chu was also in Beta Sigma Kappa (BSK), the national optometry honor society and received two clinical letters of excellence during his clinical practice. He completed his first internship at a site that specializes in clinical pathology, dry eyes, and refractive surgeries and the other at Signature Eye Care where he joined right after graduation. He is currently licensed to practice therapeutic optometry and is certified as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist.

Dr. Chu specializes in myopia management by utilizing Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT or Ortho-K), MiSight contacts, as well as atropine therapy. He has treated and managed over 300 patients over the span of 10 years.

Dr. Chu now serves as an associate preceptor for fourth-year optometry students at the University of Houston College of Optometry. He enjoys teaching and learning from his interns that rotate through every semester. Dr. Chu also consults with CooperVision myopia control division and has spoken at local optometric groups such the Central Texas Optometric Society (CTOS).

Dr. Chu enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, Sarah, and his sweet and silly son Benji. He also enjoys playing basketball and tennis, watching movies, exploring new restaurants, and anything and everything related to technology. He is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.