Beyond the clinic: An optometry student’s experience in vision science research

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

After finishing his first year, Vicky Shah took his first summer to explore research at the School of Optometry and Vision Science.

University of Waterloo optometry students come from many different places and have diverse educational backgrounds. Vicky Shah is a prime example, having completed a master's in biology before entering the OD program. After completing the rigorous course and lab work of first year, he decided to work as a summer research assistant for not one but two labs. 

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Vicky Shaw