Student Life

Canadian optometrists step up for students amidst pandemic uncertainty

Waterloo Optometry students affected by the American border closure were able to pivot quickly to Canadian clerkship sites thanks to the support of clinics like Aurora Eye Care!

Introducing the newest addition to WOVS simulation lab

With the arrival of the EyeSi slit lamp simulators from VRMagic, phase two of the Simulation Lab is now underway!

Q + A with first-year class president Aisa Dobie

For new students at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, the fall term was an unprecedented introduction to their degree. First-year student president Aisa Dobie joined us to share her insight on what that experience was like!

Caring during COVID-19: Optometry students answer the call

Despite the uncertainty our students are experiencing in the wake of COVID-19, many of them have put their concerns aside to help others, in ways both large and small.

Waterloo optometry students take eye care abroad with sVOSH

Read how student volunteers at the School are bringing eye and vision care to underserved communities around the world.

Making memories at Orientation 2019

Upper-year Optometry students organized a series of fun events to welcome the Class of 2023.

The Notorious B.EYE.G. win 2019 Cornea Cup

Student sportswriter Jonah Gilham gives us the play-by-play from the finals

Jonah Gilham’s recaps ramped up the excitement at this year’s Cornea Cup hockey action