Overview
Kourtney Houser, MD (Associate Professor of Ophthalmology) joined us from Hamilton Eye Institute at
University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. She completed her cornea fellowship in
the Cullen Eye Institute at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Houser completed
residency training in ophthalmology at Tennessee Health Science Center, where she also earned her
medical degree. Her clinical interests include corneal transplantation (ie. PK, DALK, DSEK, DMEK),
corneal collagen crosslinking, complex cataracts, IOL exchange, cataract surgery with advanced
technology, including presbyopia correction and laser-assisted surgery and refractive surgery (ie. LASIK,
PRK, RLE). She sees patients at the Main Eye Center and Arringdon locations.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. She completed her cornea fellowship in
the Cullen Eye Institute at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Houser completed
residency training in ophthalmology at Tennessee Health Science Center, where she also earned her
medical degree. Her clinical interests include corneal transplantation (ie. PK, DALK, DSEK, DMEK),
corneal collagen crosslinking, complex cataracts, IOL exchange, cataract surgery with advanced
technology, including presbyopia correction and laser-assisted surgery and refractive surgery (ie. LASIK,
PRK, RLE). She sees patients at the Main Eye Center and Arringdon locations.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
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2024 - Present
Ophthalmology, Corneal Diseases,
Ophthalmology
Faculty Director of the Ophthalmic Technician Training Program
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2022 - Present
Ophthalmology,
Clinical Science Departments
Director of Cornea Fellowship Program
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2024 - Present
Ophthalmology, Corneal Diseases,
Ophthalmology
Recent Publications
Bilateral upper lid symblepharon following posterior approach ptosis surgery.
Journal Article Orbit · August 6, 2025 An unusual case of bilateral upper eyelid symblepharon after routine ptosis repair uncovered occult Sjogren's syndrome, underscoring the need for thorough pre-surgical evaluation in all patients and systemic workups for post-operative cicatrization. ... Full text Link to item CitePrimary treatment of advanced ocular surface and adnexal squamous cell carcinoma with intravenous cemiplimab.
Journal Article Orbit · December 18, 2024 Full text Link to item CiteIris defect management in the context of presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses.
Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · August 1, 2024 A 65-year-old man had uneventful cataract surgery in the right eye with a toric diffractive intraocular lens (IOL) placed fully within the capsule bag. On postoperative day 1 and week 1, the IOL was well positioned and his eye was healing normally. The pla ... Full text Link to item CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
University of Tennessee Health Science Center ·
2012
M.D.