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...
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A donation for the future of practice
New laser instrument donated by Canadian Vision Care will help train optometrists in straightforward laser procedures to help patients with glaucoma and cataracts.
The future of early disease detection
Daniel Kessie, a Vision Science student, is using ocular imaging technology to advance clinical optometry, aspiring for future impact in Africa.
UWOSS president steps into fourth-year clinical placements
Ariana Mitchell, third-year optometry student and current president of the University of Waterloo Optometry Student Society (UWOSS), is preparing to enter her fourth year, which consists of three four-month clinical placements across Canada over 12 consecutive months.