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!
A fulfilling career in optometry inspired Dr. Henry and Mrs. Jill Smit to give back to ensure the advancement of their beloved profession.
Thanks to the generous support of our donors and the vision of the profession, the School of Optometry and Vision Science is moving closer to breaking ground on the Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI).
After more than thirty years at Waterloo, Dr. Susan Leat retired from the School’s faculty in December. Join us for a walk down memory lane as we celebrate Dr. Leat’s legacy!
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!
With the arrival of the EyeSi slit lamp simulators from VRMagic, phase two of the Simulation Lab is now underway!
By opting for online purchases, consumers may be missing out on preventative eye care—and putting their vision at risk.
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.
As Dr. Gina Sorbara wraps up her distinguished career, colleagues and former students share their favourite memories of this dedicated educator, mentor and friend.
Fall 2020 promises to be an academic term unlike any other. Dr. Natalie Hutchings explains what optometric education will look like for our students this year.