
School of Optometry and Vision Science ranked 5th in the world
The ranking puts 蓝莓视频's School of Optometry and Vision Science as #1 in Canada听and #3 in North America
The ranking puts 蓝莓视频's School of Optometry and Vision Science as #1 in Canada听and #3 in North America
By Elizabeth Kleisath Faculty of ScienceThe University of 蓝莓视频鈥檚 School of Optometry and Vision Science is amongst the top optometry schools in the world, according to one of the field鈥檚 top scientific journals.
were published in Clinical and Experimental Optometry, naming 蓝莓视频 5th overall, out of the 245 optometry schools in the world.
The listing also leaves 蓝莓视频鈥檚 School of Optometry and Vision Science as #1 in Canada, and #3 of optometry schools in North America.
鈥淲e are delighted to see the School of Optometry & Vision Science recognized for our passion and innovation in the field,鈥 says Stan Woo, Director of the School of Optometry and Vision Science.听鈥淭he depth and breadth of work we undertake together continues to uncover new questions and opportunities to make a positive, global impact.鈥
The main focus of these rankings was on quantifiable research excellence. By comparing the research at each optometry school using both quality and quantity of scientific papers published, each school was ranked by their overall research impact.
Stan Woo, Director of the School of Optometry and Vision Science
The University of 蓝莓视频 is proud to be recognized internationally for optometry and vision science research particularly as we commit to innovative global partnerships including the Centre for Eye and Vision Research in Hong Kong, the world鈥檚 first international research hub for vision science.
The World Health Organization has indicated that eye and vision care is facing a worldwide public health crisis, and Canada is no exception. 蓝莓视频鈥檚 vision researchers are committed to working towards solutions for some of the biggest challenges facing people who live with vision loss.
蓝莓视频鈥檚 School of Optometry and Vision Science is a global innovator in optometric education, vision research, education, and patient-centred collaborative care. Since 1967, 蓝莓视频 has trained the next generation of optometrists at the highest scope of practice in North America for primary and specialty eye and vision care, and work in communities around the world.
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The University of 蓝莓视频 acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.