Dr. Katherine Johns

Current Status and Specializations:
Dr. Katherine Johns is originally from
Phoenix, Arizona. She attended
Vanderbilt University on a competitive academic merit scholarship to earn her bachelor’s
degree in Neuroscience, graduating with Honors after completing Vanderbilt’s
College Scholars program. She went on to
attend the University of Houston College of Optometry to receive her Doctorate
of Optometry, Summa Cum Laude. During
her doctoral training, she received awards including The Ebling Award in Medical
Contact Lens Patient Care, a certificate for achieving the highest National
Board score for the University of Houston, and induction into the Beta Sigma
Kappa academic honorary society. She then
took further coursework and completed original clinical research to earn her
Master of Science degree in Physiological Optics and Vision Science, focusing
on Low Vision studies.
Before joining Eye Specialists of Texas,
Dr. Johns practiced in Denver, Colorado, providing comprehensive eye care to
pediatric through geriatric patients, including an emphasis on caring for
Veterans through a VA provider program. As
a Therapeutic Optometrist and Licensed Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Johns’ specialties
include the treatment and management of ocular diseases and infections, minor
ocular injuries, pre- and post-operative care, glaucoma, dry eye, binocular
vision care, and contact lens prescribing, including fitting medical contact
lenses when necessary for patients with corneal pathology.
Dr. Johns passionately believes in treating each patient like she would treat
her own family, and she places utmost value on doctor-patient communication and
education. In line with this goal, she
has also prioritized learning Spanish, and will be happy to assist patients in
Spanish at both of our office locations.
Her interests include travel, spending time with family, and trying new
restaurants in the Houston area. Book an appointment with Dr. Johns today!