Dr. Deborah A. Thomas, O.D.

Dr. Thomas is a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. She serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Houston Eye Institute. Dr. Thomas is a magna cum laude graduate of Steven F. Austin State University, and the University of Houston College of Optometry. She is a Houston area native and has practiced for 27 years. Dr. Thomas is active in Community Service, Rotary Club, and Chamber of Commerce. She has participated in clinics for the underserved here and in Mexico.

Participation in Charitable work with the less fortunate:
\tTriage Katrina evacuees at the safety shelter in George R. Brown Convention Center,
\tWork health fairs at neighborhood clinics ,
\tVolunteer professional services at Rotary events.\t

Member of Board of Directors for "You're Living Proof", a non-profit organization helping survivors of domestic violence.

President of "Save Your Sight Screenings" a for profit company screening for glaucoma at your local churches, community centers, assisted living facilities and local pharmacies. Glaucoma – often called “the sneak thief of sight” because it can strike without pain or other symptoms – is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Americans – 91 percent – incorrectly believe glaucoma is preventable, according to the newest survey by the American Optometric Association (AOA). Although glaucoma is not preventable, if diagnosed and treated early, doctors of optometry can help a patient control the disease. Medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss.