![]() ![]() Somji has worked at the Texas Eye Research and Technology Center as a clinical contact lens investigator. Somji was awarded several awards for outstanding leadership ability and is a lifetime member of the prestigious Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society. Somji also serves as a Regional Leader for the Professional Eye Care Associates of America.ĭuring his training at UH College of Optometry, Dr. He is a proud member of the American Optometric Association, the Texas Optometric Association, the International Sports Vision Association, the Neuro Optometric Rehab Association, and the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control. ![]() ![]() He is an Adjunct Clinical Instructor with the University of Houston College of Optometry. Somji is a Therapeutic Optometrist and an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist and is licensed by the Texas Optometry Board. Somji launched Texas' first Dry Eye Spa where he treats patients with dry eye disease with the newest technology in eye care.Dr. He also lectures continuing education to other Optometrists on orthokeratology, hybrid custom contact lenses and performance vision, and to Texas Athletic Trainers on visual performance.Īlong with Dr. Somji is trusted by many eye surgeons in the Houston metro area who refer patients for post operative care (LASIK and cataract) and specialty contact lens fitting for patients with keratoconus. Somji's other clinical interests include myopia management (orthokeratology, soft lens myopia management and atropine therapy to help slow down children's nearsightedness), speciality custom contact lenses (sclerals, hybrid, gas permeable), dry eyes and eye disease management. Somji is a board member of the International Sports Vision Association and a member of the Neuro Optometric Rehab Association.ĭr. He also gets referrals from sports medicine physicians to co-manage patients with concussions. Somji is well respected in this field and is trusted by the Sugar Land Skeeters and the Houston Dynamo FC where he serves as a consultant to improve visual performance of professional athletes. ![]() Somji believes vision is not just 'seeing well' and as such has a special interest in functional binocular vision and performance sports vision. He truly believes that over the years eyes and vision have become very underappreciated as vision care has become commoditized. He spends a lot of time with patients and doesn't consider an evaluation to be a quick exam for a prescription only. Somji's practice philosophy is to consider the entire visual system from structure to function. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry.ĭr. Somji was born and raised in Southern Africa, where he spent many years and attended the University of Cape Town before moving to Houston for further education. Therapeutic Optometrist, Optometric Glaucoma Specialistĭr. Representatives for Apple did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment, made outside normal working hours.Alireza Somji, O.D. If fans do plan to splash out on Apple's new headset, they'll still have to wait until early next year to get their hands on it. Anisha Bhatia, a senior technology analyst at GlobalData, said that the price "will inhibit adoption" of the new product, but added that "Apple is not looking to make money" off the Vision Pro just yet. The price has also been a source of interest among analysts. Amusing videos of the collective reaction have been shared widely on social media as some users poked fun at the company. When the tech giant announced its Vision Pro headset on Monday at its Worldwide Developer Conference, the price was met with groans, sighs, and laughter from the audience, as Insider's Pete Syme reported. However, its price tag has been somewhat controversial. The Texas-based man also told the FT he used his Oculus about once a week but thought the augmented-reality element of Apple's product would be better than the "tunnel vision" of Meta's offering.Īpple's mixed-reality headset has been met with enthusiastic reviews from critics. He said he was only prepared to pay around $700. In an interview that took place in a room in Meta's Horizon Worlds environment, a user who went by the name Jiople15 told the Financial Times he liked the look of Apple's new headset but found the idea of paying $3,499 laughable. The $3,499 price tag was met with an exasperated response from audience members on Monday.Ī Metaverse user thinks the high price tag for Apple's Vision Pro headset is laughable. The user told the Financial Times he was only willing to pay around $700 for Apple's new headset. A Metaverse user thinks Apple's eye-watering price tag for its new Vision Pro is laughable. ![]()
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