Your University Place Eye Doctor
On Rice Boulevard between Morningside Dr. and Greenbriar Dr.
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About Memorial Eye Center - Rice Village
Same doctors and staff, but with a new name.
We are now Memorial Eye Center at Rice Village!
A wide variety of eye care is offered at the Rice Village location, including standard and specialized contact lens fitting, pediatric eye care, and surgical evaluations. Our experienced and welcoming eye doctor, Dr. Robert Flanders, can’t wait to serve you. Dr. Flanders holds membership in the American and Texas Optometric Associations. While primary family eye care is our focus, Dr. Sims is also attentive to all medical conditions that affect your eyes such as diabetes, hypertension, neurological disorders, and vascular disease.
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Our Eye Care Services at Memorial Eye Center - Rice Village in Houston, Texas
Comprehensive Eye Exams
From updating your eyeglasses prescription to detection and treatment of eye diseases, comprehensive eye exams are important for continued visual health.
Contact Lens Exams
During a contact lens exam, your eye doctor will check if you are a good candidate for contacts and find the best type of contacts for your needs.
Dry Eyes
Do you have dry, itchy, gritty-feeling eyes? Dry eye syndrome is a very common condition. We offer dry eye treatments at our eye care clinic.
Eyeglasses & Frames
Designer Frames
Our extensive optical section offers a wide variety of eyeglass frames in every style, material & design. Come visit us today to see for yourself!
Our expert optical team can find just the right pair of glasses for you to be confident and look your best.
Lens coatings improve visual comfort, make it easier to clean your glasses and ensure your lenses last longer. Coatings include anti-scratch, anti-reflective, photochromatic and UV / blue light filters.
Contact Lenses
Contact Lens Fitting
We offer a wide range of contact lens options from dailies, monthly to multifocal contact lenses for crystal clear vision and superior comfort.
During a contact lens exam, your eye doctor will check if you are a good candidate for contacts and find the best type of contacts for your needs.
Health & Wellness
EyePromise Vitamins®
The #1 doctor-recommended vitamin company with the most innovative, highest-quality eye vitamins available.
Q1 2026 2-WEEK SPECIAL EVENT Spring Savings Event (Mar 22 - Apr 4): 40% Off Complete Eyeglasses
Q1 2026 2-WEEK SPECIAL EVENT Spring Savings Event (Mar 22 - Apr 4): 40% Off Complete Eyeglasses
*Must present offer at time of purchase. Must purchase a complete pair of prescription eyeglasses, including frame and lenses. Does not include Barton Perreira, Burberry, Cartier, Cazal, Chanel, Cutler and Gross, Dita Lancier, Gucci, ic!Berlin, l.a. Eyeworks, Maui Jim, Mykita, Nifties, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Ray-Ban, Salt, Silhouette, Tom Ford, WOOW, YSL, sunglass frames, accessories, contact lenses, or medical procedures. Cannot be used with any other promotion, discount, or offer. Not redeemable for cash. Not valid on previous orders. Other restrictions may apply. Offer ends 04/04/2026.
We Accept Most Insurance Plans
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Location & Opening Hours
On Rice Boulevard between Morningside Dr. and Greenbriar Dr.
- Open Evenings
- Open Weekends
- Onsite Parking
- Free Parking
- Shop Glasses
No appointment needed
- Monday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sunday Closed