Earl L. Smith III, University of Houston (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption Longtime College of Optometry faculty member and University of Houston administrator Earl L. Smith III, O.D., was inducted to the National Optometry Hall of Fame during the 2015 American Optometric Association Optometry's Meeting in Seattle. Credit Jessie Villarreal Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.