As the only Anglophone optometry program in Canada, we provide extensive state-of-the-art clinical education and training, focusing on exceptional care and experiences across the full range of patient eye, vision and healthcare services.
The Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI) will become Canada’s leading optometric eye and vision care centre that will enhance healthcare by creating a state-of-the-art facility for optometric education, research and clinical care, including two frontier research centres and an innovation centre focused on the latest technologies in eye care.
Donate today to double or even triple your impact! Thank you to the generosity of alumni leaders your gift to the Waterloo Eye Institute can be doubled up to $15,000. It may even be tripled with the University’s match, maximizing your impact on optometric education, student learning and patient care.
As our top priority, the creation of the Waterloo Eye Institute reimagines the patient pathway, expands educational opportunities and pushes the boundaries of vision science research by amplifying our clinical and research resources.
This fund supports priority projects in a variety of areas which may include: student support, equipment, outreach initiatives, facility enhancement and other initiatives.
Supports patients of all ages by providing complimentary access to primary and specialty eye and vision care services. Your gift enables patients who cannot otherwise afford care to access these essential services to improve their quality of life.