The School of Optometry at the University of Waterloo provides the only English
optometric training in Canada.
The School delivers an accredited, four year degree program leading to a
professional Doctor of Optometry (OD). An extensive clinic program provides
practical experience for students and health services for the public.
The School also has an impressive program supporting research in
Vision Science & Optometry.
Want to become an optometrist?
Visit our
Prospective Optometry Student web site.
Interested in M.Sc., Ph.D. or Post-Doctoral studies in Vision Science?
Find out more about our Graduate Studies program.
Are you an internationally trained optometrist looking to practice in Canada?
A program at the School is promoting opportunities for people with
international optometric training who wish to practise in Canada. For more information, visit our
International Optometric Bridging Program (IOBP) home page.
News & Events
- Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:00pm
- RACH - Rallying Against Cancer Hardcore Fundraiser
- Monday, November 23, 2009, 7:00pm
- Public Interest Talk at WPL: Managing Aging Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 12:30-1:20pm
- Research seminar: The Cost of Vision Loss in Canada - Keith D Gordon Ph.D., Vice President Research and Service Quality, CNIB
- CCLR invlolved with local inventor
- The Record: From baseballs to eyeballs: Local inventor hasn’t lost creative fire
- Homeless Eye Health Pilot Project. (posted Nov. 3, 2009)
- Cambridge Times: Putting focus on homeless
"A partnership between the Homelessness Partnering Secretariat of the Federal Government and the University of Waterloo School of Optometry, it is only one of two being offered in Canada."
The Record: Cambridge shelter residents thrilled to get free eye care
- Museum of Vision Science and the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Oct 15 - Jan 10
- Several artifacts from the Museum's collection are currently on loan to Cedric
Ginart and the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery.
- NSERC Grant for Lyndon Jones (posted Sep. 5, 2009)
- UW Daily Bulletin: Research network eyeing new materials
NSERC Announcement: Federal funding of 20/20 announced
- Two receive AAO honours (posted Aug. 27, 2009)
- 2009 Alumni of Honour Awards (posted Aug. 20, 2009)
- Congratulations to our 2009 Alumni of Honour Award recipients
Dr. David McKenna and Dr. Dorrie Morrow!
Past News Items
School & WLRC newsletters