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What Inspired Dr. Lou to become an Optometrist

Posted On December 3, 2025

When Dr. Oliver Lou looks back on the winding road that led him into optometry, he doesn’t start with textbooks, exam lanes, or even his first white coat. He starts with a moment – small, almost forgettable to anyone else -that quietly shaped the way he would one day care for thousands of eyes. In this post, Dr. Lou opens up about the spark that first drew him into the profession, the mentors and experiences that nudged him forward, and why those early inspirations still guide the way he leads our practice today.

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Dr. Oliver Lou , Optometrist

Dr. Lou graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2001 from the University of Houston College of Optometry after graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Austin in 1997 with a BA in Biology. He has been named Hill Country News Reader’s Choice Best Eye Doctor 13 years in a row and has been named to the Top 10 of Newsweek’s America’s Best Eye Doctors 2021. He has been happily married to his wife Julia for over 20 years and they have 3 children Phillip (15), Carmel (12) and Xander (10). He enjoys spending time with his family and also playing sports such as basketball, tennis, and ultimate Frisbee. When he’s not actively playing outside, he enjoys watching football as well as all things Star Wars. Dr. Lou also enjoys traveling whenever he can and has been to over 25 countries.

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