Stan Woo
Director, School of Optometry and Vision Science
Email: stan.woo@uwaterloo.ca
Location: OPT 301
Phone: 519-888-4567 x45914
Biography
Dr. Woo received his Doctorate of Optometry (OD) from the University of California at Berkeley. He then went on to the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) where he completed a Master’s degree in Vision Science and a residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation. Upon graduation, he continued at UHCO as a faculty member and held the positions of chief of the Vision Rehabilitation Service, founding director of the UEI Center for Sight Enhancement, and director of the Residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation. His research interests include vision rehabilitation and systems for optimizing patient care outcomes.
Dr. Woo also practiced part-time in the Texas Medical Center with the Retina Consultants of Houston for eighteen years. In 2013, he completed an MBA with a concentration in medical and health care management at Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business.
In 2013, he joined the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) at Marshall B. Ketchum University as dean and professor. Dr. Woo’s leadership team initiated an ambitious project to incorporate interprofessional education and collaborative practice at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) with optometry, physician assistant, and pharmacy students.
Dr. Woo is a diplomate in Low Vision, American Academy of Optometry (AAO) and a diplomate with the American Board of Optometry (ABO). He served as president of the Texas Optometric Association, and is a director of the American Board of Optometry.
He has also been an active volunteer serving the Department of Veterans Administration, the American Schools and Colleges of Optometry, AAO, American Optometric Association, National Board of Examiners in Optometry, and the professional OD committee for the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education. Dr. Woo has lectured nationally and internationally on topics including vision rehabilitation, retinal disease and pharmacology.
Stan is married to Dr. Lisa Woo who has been a successful solo, private practice optometrist for over fourteen years. She joined the School as a clinical lecturer on September 1, 2017. Together, they have 3 wonderful children: Kate, George, and Victor.
Dr. Woo also practiced part-time in the Texas Medical Center with the Retina Consultants of Houston for eighteen years. In 2013, he completed an MBA with a concentration in medical and health care management at Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business.
In 2013, he joined the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) at Marshall B. Ketchum University as dean and professor. Dr. Woo’s leadership team initiated an ambitious project to incorporate interprofessional education and collaborative practice at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) with optometry, physician assistant, and pharmacy students.
Dr. Woo is a diplomate in Low Vision, American Academy of Optometry (AAO) and a diplomate with the American Board of Optometry (ABO). He served as president of the Texas Optometric Association, and is a director of the American Board of Optometry.
He has also been an active volunteer serving the Department of Veterans Administration, the American Schools and Colleges of Optometry, AAO, American Optometric Association, National Board of Examiners in Optometry, and the professional OD committee for the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education. Dr. Woo has lectured nationally and internationally on topics including vision rehabilitation, retinal disease and pharmacology.
Stan is married to Dr. Lisa Woo who has been a successful solo, private practice optometrist for over fourteen years. She joined the School as a clinical lecturer on September 1, 2017. Together, they have 3 wonderful children: Kate, George, and Victor.
Research Interests
- Telehealth
- Vision Rehabilitation
Education
- OD, MS, MBA
Teaching*
- OPTOM 387 - Low Vision and Geriatrics
- Taught in 2021, 2022
* Only courses taught in the past 5 years are displayed.
Graduate studies
- Currently considering applications from graduate students. A completed online application is required for admission; start the application process now.