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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Excellence recognized at Fall Awards Ceremony 2025
The Fall Awards Ceremony on November 28, 2025 recognized exemplary optometry students. This event was made possible through the generous support of donors.
From classroom to clinic to retirement
Heidi Panchaud, once a teacher and now a low vision therapist, is retiring after almost 18 years of service at the Waterloo Eye Institute.
Optimizing optometric scope
University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science statement on how its curriculum aligns with proposed scope modernization.