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...
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Dr. Sharon Qiu: Designing Better Scleral Lenses for Corneal Diseases
Dr. Sharon Qiu is advancing scleral lens design to improve treatment for corneal diseases, using cutting-edge imaging to create custom fits that enhance vision and protect corneal health.
Dr. Lyndon Jones wins prestigious award
Dr. Lyndon Jones received the Carel C. Koch Memorial Medal, which celebrates outstanding contributions to the enhancement and development of relationships between optometry and other professions.
Addressing vision care nationally
A new bill has passed that will pave the way for a national strategy on eye care to support the prevention and treatment of eye disease. The School is among the organizations that advocated for Bill C-284.