Helping people see
The School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, provides the only English optometric training in Canada leading to an accredited Doctor of Optometry degree. The school also provides a graduate program in Vision Science and Optometry. Extensive clinic programs support practical experience for students and health services for the public. Read more about the School of Optometry...
News
Becoming a point of contact (lenses)
Dr. Chelsea Bray, head of the Advanced Contact Lens Service, is using her new tenure-track role to make a difference through patient care and research.
Papers by School faculty named among most impactful
The journal Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics ranked the papers it has published by their impact. Two University of Waterloo papers made the list, with one occupying the top spot.
Renowned optics expert returning to Waterloo
A world-leading expert in ophthalmic optics and vision, Dr. Austin Roorda is joining the faculty at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, where he completed his PhD in 1996.
Events
Vision Science Graduate Student Conference 2025
We are excited to announce that our annual Vision Science Graduate Student Conference will be held on Monday, April 28th and Tuesday, April 29th this year!