Helping people see
The School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, provides the only English-language optometric training in Canada leading to an accredited Doctor of Optometry degree. The school also provides a graduate program in Vision Science. Extensive clinic programs support practical experience for students and health services for the public. Read more about the School of Optometry...
News
School of Optometry and Vision Science supports expanded scope for Alberta optometrists
Government of Alberta announces new regulations that will expand optometrists' scope of practice to include lid lesion removal and laser procedures, effective November 1, 2026.
Optometry welcomes Dr. James Wolffsohn
The School of Optometry and Vision Science is excited to welcome Dr. James Wolffsohn from the U.K. as a Government of Canada Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair in Health Innovation.
Optometry welcomes Dr. Nicole Noel and Dr. Xiaoye Michael Wang
The School of Optometry and Vision Science welcomes two new faculty members, Dr. Nicole Noel and Dr. Xiaoye Michael Wang.
Events
Vision Science Research Seminar Series lecture: Artificial Intelligence and Fixation Eye Movements: Toward Objective Biomarkers for Amblyopia Detection and Classification
Vision Science Research Seminar Series lecture: Theme- Optics / Imaging
