Dr. Richardson grew up in East Central Nebraska and studied undergraduate pre-optometry at the University of Nebraska. He received his Master of Arts Degree in Human Resources Management from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California and a Master of Science Degree in Health Science Management from Chapman University in Orange, California.  Dr. Richardson received his Doctorate in Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. 

Dr. Richardson has a broad base of Optometric practice experience including Optometrist in the United States Navy, private practice in Illinois and Texas, and as a university professor teaching Optometry to student doctors. Dr. Richardson has held appointments as adjunct faculty for the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and Indiana University School of Optometry.  He also served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University Of Missouri St. Louis College Of Optometry and San Antonio’s University of the Incarnate Word School of Optometry.  Dr. Richardson has served as a Chief Clinical Examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.  While in private practice in Illinois Dr. Richardson was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Illinois State Board of Optometry.  Dr. Richardson has been on Mission trips to the City of Gonaives in Haiti providing Optometric care to underserved communities.  He looks forward to further service in missions to underserved communities. 

Dr. Ronald Richardson is a Therapeutic and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist, the highest level of licensing at which Optometry can be practiced in the state of Texas.  Dr. Richardson is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry.  Dr. Richardson is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Texas Optometric Association, and the Rio Grande Valley Optometric Association.