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
Alumni spotlight: Dr. Gerry Leinweber (OD '80)
Gerry Leinweber is co-founder of international eye care charity Canadian Vision Care and optometry co-op Doctors Eyecare Network, now doing business as Eye Recommend. Learn how hockey in his youth led him into his life of service.
Examining colour vision deficiency in pilots
PhD student Heather Hudecki recently won a Three-Minute Thesis competition for explaining her research on global safety standards involving colour vision for pilots.
What’s this test? The phoropter
If you’ve ever had an eye exam, you’ve probably been asked to look at an eye chart through a device where the optometrist flips through different lenses. That device is called a phoropter. Dr. Natalie Hutchings explains how it works.
Events
VSRSS talk featuring Jingyun Wang
Lecture featuring Jingyun Wang.