Areas I Teach
Dr. Fraser Horn is a Professor at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ College of Optometry who has dedicated his career to advancing optometric education and student success. He served as Dean from 2019 to 2025 and as Associate Dean of Academic Programs from 2012 to 2019. A proud PUCO graduate (Class of 2004, with honors), Dr. Horn is known for his collaborative leadership, approachable style, and commitment to mentoring future optometrists. He teaches in the Sports and Recreational Vision, Ocular Disease I, Applied Ocular Therapeutics, and Ocular Emergencies courses, and was elected Chair of the AOA Sports Vision Section Council in 2014.
Over the years, he has earned numerous honors, including Dean of the Year (2025) and Staff Member of the Year (2020), and served as President of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, where he was commended for his exemplary leadership and impactful initiatives that advanced optometric education nationwide. Beyond his leadership roles, Dr. Horn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, passionate about combining clinical excellence with compassionate care.
Research Interest: Sports Vision, Contact Lenses, Ocular Disease, Primary Care
Dr. Horn is definitely a local guy with optometric blood! He was raised in Forest Grove, Ore., and his brother (Russell) and sister-in-law (Jacqueline) are both optometrists. He enjoys spending time with his family, golf, soccer, cheering for the Timbers and travel.
What does he enjoy most about teaching at the College of Optometry?
"There is so much that I enjoy. For me it is the combination of working with wonderful patients, an excellent staff, remarkable faculty and wonderful students. This combination motivates me to be the best educator and optometrist I can. More importantly, it makes my job FUN. I truly enjoy working with everyone to make °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ a leader in the field of optometry."
Education
Residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease, Perry Point VAMC, 2005
OD, °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ, 2004
BS, °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ, 2000