Tina Burr, OD

Dr. Tina N. Burr is a graduate of the University of Houston with a baccalaureate degree in Biology. She earned her Texas Glaucoma Specialist designation in addition to her Doctor of Optometry degree with clinical honors from the University of Houston College of Optometry.  She interned with some of the state’s leading ophthalmologists at Texan Eye Care in Austin, Texas, and at the Navy Medical Clinic at Quantico, Virginia. 

She has been practicing as an optometrist in Texas since 2001 and in the Washington, DC area since 2003.  Dr Burr has vast experience in comprehensive eye care and the medical diagnosis and management of eye diseases and specialty contact lens fits (post surgical and diseased corneas). 

As the clinical director of a laser refractive surgery center since 2006, she has extensive knowledge and specializes in consultations, pre and post-operative refractive surgical care and complications. She has been involved in the refractive surgery field since 2001 and regularly lectures on the subject.

Dr. Burr is a member of the American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association & Harris County Optometric Society, past Board of Trustees member of the Virginia Optometric Association, and Past – President of the Northern Virginia Optometric Society.  Dr. Burr was voted Virginia’s Optometric “Keyperson of the Year” for 2011 by the VOA.  She currently holds licenses to practice optometry in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia and Texas.

Additionally, Tina N. Burr Lt Col, United States Air Force, serves as the Chief of Optometry in the Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Pittsburgh’s 911th Reserve Airlift Wing.

She resides in Southwest Houston with her dog Butters. She is a flying trapeze artist, voracious reader, a marginal but enthusiastic golfer, and is interested in dance & fitness. Dr. Burr is fluent in English, Vietnamese, and medical Spanish.