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Biography
Dr. Christian graduated from Queen's University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and received her Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. Following graduation, she completed a residency in binocular vision and paediatric optometry at the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry and Vision Science. Dr. Christian is currently an Associate Clinical Professor and Associate Director for Clinical Program at the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry and Vision Science.
Dr. Christian is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD). She is also the co-national faculty liaison for COVD and is an Executive and Council Member for the College of Optometrists of Ontario. Dr. Christian has published numerous articles and given many presentations and lectures both nationally and internationally in the areas of interprofessional education, paediatric eye care and binocular vision.
Research Interests
- Binocular vision anomalies
- Interprofessional education
- Learning related vision disorders
- Paediatric eye care
- Public health
Education
- BSc (Queen's), OD (Illinois), FCOVD, FAAO