University of Waterloo School of Optometry: Education, Eyecare and Research. Founded in 1967.
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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!

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