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Robert  Flanders, O.D.  -   Memorial  Eye  Center - Rice  Village

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Undergraduate Education
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts
  • Year Graduated: 1971
  • College: State University of New York (SUNY) - Fredonia
Graduate Education
  • Degree: Masters of Science
  • Year Graduated: 1979
  • College: University of Texas at Dallas
  • Degree: Doctor of Optometry
  • Year Graduated: 1987
  • College: University of Houston College of Optometry
Dr. Robert Flanders is originally from the small town of Chautauqua in Western New York State. He moved to Texas in 1975 to pursue a career in environmental science. In 1983, he decided to change careers and was accepted at the University of Houston College of Optometry. After completing optometry school, he began work at a busy ophthalmology practice at St. Joseph Hospital where he assisted in the Early Treatment of Diabetes Study and co-authored an article which appeared in "Texas Optometry" in May 1988.

Dr. Flanders holds membership in the American and Texas Optometric Associations. He served on the Harris County Optometry Society Board from 2001 through 2002.  A wide variety of eye care is offered at the Rice Village location, including normal and specialized contact lens fitting, pediatric eye care, and surgical evaluations. Dr. Flanders is credentialed at The Eye Center of Texas.  Laser surgery is provided to his patients at this facility for the correction of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism.

Dr. Flanders and his wife Annie have two young boys, Andrew and Matthew.  Interests include a variety of sports including tennis, water sports and fishing.

David  Sims, O.D.  -   Memorial  Eye  Center - Rice  Village

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Undergraduate Education
  • Degree: B.A. in Biology for the Health Sciences
  • Year Graduated: 1994
  • College: Maryville College
Graduate Education
  • Degree: Doctor of Optometry
  • Year Graduated: 2006
  • College: University of Houston College of Optometry
Dr. David Sims is from Tennessee where he earned his undergraduate degree in Biology for the Health Sciences at Maryville College . Following graduation, he worked two years at the Tennessee School for the Deaf as a councilor where he became proficient in American Sign Language. Dr. Sims moved to Texas in 1997 to attend the highly-ranked University of Houston College of Optometry.

During his clinical rotation service at the Golden Eye Clinic in East Texas , Dr. Sims received externship training in primary eye care with emphasis on glaucoma, ocular pathology and trauma. Additional externship training was with glaucoma sub-specialists at Houston Eye Associates where further experience was gained in the management of glaucoma and ocular disease. He provided eye care as a Harris County Hospital District Katrina Volunteer and is currently a member of the Texas Optometric Association and Harris County Optometric Society.

Primary family eye care is the focus of the practice, but you should know that Dr. Sims is also attentive to all medical conditions that affect your eyes such as diabetes, hypertension, neurological disorders and vascular disease. You will be warmly welcomed by Dr. Sims who takes great care to address concerns during your exam so that you feel satisfied and confident with the high level of thorough care you receive.
Dr. Sims spends spare time enjoying travel, reading, music, art, film, and any other creative diversion he can find.

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Memorial Eye Center - Rice Village
​2366 Rice Blvd., Ste A
Houston, TX 77005
Phone: 713-521-2020

Office Hours
Mon    10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue     10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed    10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu     10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri       10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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