University of Waterloo, School of Optometry & Vision Science

University of Waterloo, School of Optometry & Vision Science

The University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science provides the only English optometric training in Canada. The School delivers an accredited, four year degree program leading to a professional Doctor of Optometry (OD). An extensive clinic program provides practical experience for students and health services for the public. The School of Optometry and Vision Science also has an impressive program supporting research in Vision Science and Optometry.

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What You Need to Know Before Going on an Optometry Mission Trip

Quick Tips for Mission Trips Many students go on mission trips over the summer break. These trips are organized by many groups, including RAM, FCO, and SVOSH. Students travel around the country and around the world to pop-up clinics. The students and doctors treat patients who could not afford or obtain optometric care otherwise. Whether […]

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First Year Optometry School Survival Guide

Optometry school is full of milestones: from receiving your interview letter to accepting your offer of admission to writing your first exam. This past school year has been nothing short of a crazy roller-coaster ride: from living on my own for the first time to meeting more than 90 new faces to finding my way

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What I Learned in Optometry School (Besides Optometry)

“Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing.” – Barry Finlay It’s been a journey from the first days through my final phases of transformation to an exemplary optometrist. I cannot help but to reflect and reminisce on the past few formative years of optometry school. It strikes me that I am

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Canadian vs. American Board Exams: A Breakdown

A Breakdown of Canadian vs. American Optometry Board Exams   Disclaimer: This information was last updated Jan 25, 2019. For the most updated information and current test administration dates, please consult the OEBC for Canadian boards or the NBEO for American boards. If you’re a Canadian wanting to practice or do a residency in the States, a Canadian at

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The Makings of A Good Doctor

  “One of the essential qualities of the clinician is interest in humanity, for the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient.” – Frances W Peabody, The Care of the Patient, 1927. Why do we become doctors? Perhaps it is the blessing of human kindness, the moments of compassion we have experienced in

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Dear Future Doctor

A Note to First Year Optometry Students   Dear Future Doctor, Congratulations on entering optometry school! You absolutely deserve it! You have worked so diligently and persistently for many years to get to where you are. Only you know the time and effort you put in to maintain your excellent grades and extracurriculars, ace your OATs,

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Ptroublesome Ptosis

Ptroublesome Ptosis That ptroublesome ptosis: A patient presents with a new “droopy” lid. So, brilliant optometrist: What are you going to do about it? Ptosis is an abnormally low position of the upper eyelid. It is more common in older patients due to a gradual loss of function of the muscles working to hold the eyelids up. However,

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Vision Therapy in an Evidence-Based Climate

As new graduates, outside the safety of our classroom walls, we will have an obligation to stay up to date on the latest research. We must stay informed on new therapeutics, techniques, equipment, and findings on ocular health. During our schooling, we learn about evidence-based medicine (EBM) because it is scientifically sound, and ready to

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The Sunny Side of Optometry School (with video)

The Sunny Side of Optometry School By: Nik Pilecki (UW 3rd year optometry student) “Now I don’t want to mislead you.  Optometry school is the most fun I have ever had!  But there are numerous nights spent studying where I drink enough Redbull and coffee to kill a hippopotamus.” – Nik Pilecki Are you currently

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Welcome to the new OptometryStudents.com

Welcome to OptometryStudents! Here, we strive to empower and inspire future doctors of optometry to be strong advocates for the profession. As an optometry student, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our profession and your future patients. Through our resources and community, we aim to cultivate a sense of pride and

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