Dr. Nadine Furtado completed her undergraduate studies at McGill University. She then earned a Doctor of Optometry and a Master of Science in Vision Science from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry. Following graduation, she completed a residency in Ocular Disease and Primary Care at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Hudson Valley Healthcare System. She is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science where she is Head of the Ocular Disease and Imaging Service.
Through her teaching and clinical work, Dr. Furtado helps optometrists strengthen their skills in diagnosing, imaging, and managing complex ocular disease to improve patient outcomes and confidence in clinical decision-making.