The Texas Eye Research and Technology Center (TERTC) performs research studies in the areas of daily and overnight contact lens wear; dry eyes and tear physiology; orthokeratology and corneal reshaping; corneal and conjunctival physiology and histopathology; refractive surgery and environmental effects (such as UV exposure) on ocular tissues.

TERTC is located at the University of Houston College of Optometry and was founded in the late Fall of 1996 by Drs. Jan Bergmanson and Norman Leach with the support of former Dean Dr. Jerald Strickland. TERTC is a fast-growing research center comprised of top academic and clinical professionals performing both academic and contract research. Additional associate faculty members with their various affiliations have allowed TERTC to form networks with prestigious institutions from around the world. 

In the summer of 2000, TERTC began sponsoring the education and special training of post doctoral fellowships in cornea and contact lenses. This is a unique undertaking in optometry where fellows are trained in clinical research, advanced contact lens care and cutting edge anterior segment therapeutic care.  TERTC is also involved in the University of Houston College of Optometry vision science graduate program which offers Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degrees.  Currently several graduate students are associated with TERTC.