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

CE on the Sea 2011! (posted Aug. 25, 2010)
Lecture Deadline Extended to Oct. 15; There's extra room for more!
Dr. Choh on sabbatical (posted Aug. 10, 2010)
Daily Bulletin, Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Drs. Robinson & Sorbara on Sabbatical (posted Aug. 3, 2010)
Daily Bulletin, Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Dr. Christian article in The Record & Guelph Mercury (posted Jul. 27, 2010)
Trouble in school? Have your child’s eyes checked
Dr. Strong article in The Record (posted Jul. 19, 2010)
New implantable mini telescope can treat severe vision loss
Dr. Fonn interviewed in CTV News video (posted Jul. 7, 2010)
Experts worry as girls go gaga over 'circle lenses'
Dr. Pace article in The Record (posted Jul. 7, 2010)
Are the spots I’m seeing in my eyes dangerous?
Dr. Jake Sivak to be a Distinguished Professor Emeritus (posted Jun. 15, 2010)
Memo from Thom Freddo
Ralph Chou quoted at length about sunglasses (posted May. 13, 2010)
CTV News: With a pair of cool shades, the eyes have it
UW Optometry faculty release position statement on recent ruling by BC Minister of Health (posted Apr. 19, 2010)
Dear Minister Falcon (PDF)
Victoria Clinic opening in the news (posted Apr. 9, 2010)
October 22nd-24th - Vision Institute's Annual Fall Conference and Trade Show (posted Mar. 23, 2010)

featuring the Aboriginal Vision Health Lecture Series, for more information visit: www.visioninstitute.optometry.net.

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