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 birthday and pre-retirement surprise for Dr. Patricia Hrynchak
Dr. Patty Hrynchak is retiring and the students prepared a birthday cake and retirement celebration for her last class.
Outstanding students honoured at Fall Awards Ceremony
Outstanding optometry students received awards at the Fall Awards Ceremony on November 10. Thanks to the donors who made the awards possible.
Towards better specialty contact lenses
PhD student Sharon Qiu aims to improve scleral lenses to better treat patients with corneal irregularities. She was one of just two students from across North America who won the prestigious OD/PhD scholarship from the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Foundation this year. The scholarship was presented at the AAO’s Academy 2023 conference in New Orleans in October.