Keeping an eye on the future
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
- May 18, 2018Diabetes most common cause of new blindness in North America
Over two million Canadians are afflicted by diabetes and the incidence appears to be on the rise, according to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
- May 15, 2018Congratulations to Dr. Mariko Hirano on her successful MsC. defense!
Topic: The validation of a novel dynamic visual acuity test, and the examination of the effects of different factors on dynamic visual acuity
Supervisor: Dr. Kristine Dalton
Date: Monday, May 15th, 2018
Time: 9:30am
- May 9, 2018Myopia and a prescription to slow down progression
According to recent research, nearsightedness in Canadian children increases approximately fivefold from Grade 1 to Grade 8, with roughly a third of the cases going undiagnosed and uncorrected.
Events
- Sep. 4 to 9, 2018Welcome Week 2018
Welcome Week for all optometry students
Welcome to our new first year students, and to all those coming back after summer vacation!
