Undergraduate students

Advocates for Indigenous Eyecare by Students (AIES, pronounced “eyes”) is a student-led group at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science focused on advocating for sustainable and accessible Indigenous eye care in Canada. Founded by fourth-year student Jeremiah Hyslop, and now led by Adrianna Warren and Elise Hansen, the group has quickly built momentum through education, engagement and outreach initiatives

When Kristine Dalton (OD ’07, MSc ’10) first stepped into a meeting on Paralympic classification more than a decade ago, she had no idea it would change the trajectory of her career or the landscape of winter parasport.

The Fall Awards Ceremony on November 28, 2025 recognized exemplary optometry students. This event was made possible through the generous support of donors.

From differential visual acuity to amblyopia and reading, Doctor of Optometry and grad student Supriya Aryal is researching it all.

Optometry school curriculum changes will be built into the whole program to better prepare students for the future of the profession

Last summer, optometry student Abarnaa Arithas joined VOSH on an eye-opening trip to Malawi—an experience that shaped her vision for the future.

As the first-year class president, Om Parekh is using active listening, one of his greatest strengths, to build a strong student community

Student-organized volunteer trip provided students with global experience and clinical education – and plenty of eye care to underserved rural regions.