Helping people see
The School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, provides the only English optometric training in Canada leading to an accredited Doctor of Optometry degree. The school also provides a graduate program in Vision Science and Optometry. Extensive clinic programs support practical experience for students and health services for the public. Read more about the School of Optometry...
News
Reflections of a soon-to-be graduate
Hellen Xu, an optometry student in her 4th and final year, reflects on her time at the School of Optometry and Vision Science and discusses her future endeavours.
Healing eyes with contact lenses
Waterloo vision scientists and chemical engineers have developed a new contact lens material that can both act as a bandage for corneal abrasions and slowly release drugs to help the wound heal.
Seeing more with advanced eye imaging
New School of Optometry & Vision Science research centre poised to make advancements in understanding diseases and conditions of the eye and beyond.
Events
Reconciliation: An Indigenous ontology of climate change
Dr. Deborah McGregor will present the 2024 Larkworthy Memorial Lecture titled "Reconciliation: An Indigenous ontology of climate change".