Community Eye Clinic

The Community Eye Clinic, also known as Community Eye Center, is an eye care provider based in the United States. It operates as an affiliated eye clinic of the University of Houston College of Optometry. Through this affiliation, the clinic delivers optometric services that include comprehensive eye examinations and the diagnosis and management of various ocular conditions. The partnership with the academic institution links the clinic to academic optometry education. The clinic’s headquarters are located in the United States, although the specific city or state is not disclosed in the available sources.

In September 2021, the clinic experienced a security incident when an unauthorized foreign individual breached its network. The breach allowed access to a database containing patient information such as names, dates of birth, contact details, government‑issued identifiers, passport numbers, health insurance data, and medical treatment records spanning over eight years. Approximately 18,500 individuals were affected and subsequently notified of the compromise. No financial information or university systems were reported as impacted in the incident. Following detection, the clinic implemented immediate security measures, enhanced monitoring, and a review of its IT protocols. The clinic continues to operate, maintaining its role in providing eye care services while adhering to heightened information security practices.