Helping people see
The School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, 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...
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UWOSS president steps into fourth-year clinical placements
Ariana Mitchell, third-year optometry student and current president of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Optometry Student Society (UWOSS), is preparing to enter her fourthyear, which consists of three four-month clinical placements across Canada over 12 consecutive months. She will work at Dr. Alexis Keeling Optometry in Dieppe, New Brunswick. In the fall, she will work at Valley Family Optometry in Kingston, Nova Scotia. She reflects on leadership, building community and opportunities that have shaped her growth.
Outstanding vision science students win awards
Exceptional master’s and doctoral students recognized in School of Optometry and Vision Science’s Graduate Student Awards Ceremony.
Expanding CORE’s horizons
The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) is expanding its expertise in managing clinical and lab studies to other areas of research.