Our Waterloo Optometry Clinic has moved to the nearby location of 419 Phillip St., Unit C, as of October 21, 2024. This location will be open until late 2026 while the Waterloo Eye Institute is under construction. Our downtown Kitchener location (Health Sciences Optometry Clinic) remains open with no change to service.
Saba Haroon, a third-year optometry student at the University of Waterloo, embarked on a life-changing journey this past summer as part of a Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) volunteer trip to the Philippines.
University of New Brunswick and University of Waterloo exploring the creation of a school of optometry in Saint John
Mount Royal University and University of Waterloo are taking the first steps toward establishing a school of optometry in Alberta.
Outstanding optometry students received awards at the Fall Awards Ceremony on November 22, 2024. Thanks to the donors who made the awards possible.
As first-year class president at the School of Optometry & Vision Science, Katrina Kai Lin Chan is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. With a commitment to advocacy, she ensures that her classmates’ voices are represented and valued.
When fourth-year student Brandt Burdeniuk graduates next year, his experiences in the Doctor of Optometry (OD) program will have taken him from coast to coast.
The Class of 2024 walks across the stage and outstanding students receive recognition at the Optometry Spring Awards Ceremony!
Hellen Xu, an optometry student in her 4th and final year, reflects on her time at the School of Optometry and Vision Science and discusses her future endeavours.
Profile of Cassidy Roberts, third-year Doctor of Optometry student and president of the University of Waterloo Optometry Student Society
Dr. Patty Hrynchak is retiring and the students prepared a birthday cake and retirement celebration for her last class.