Mount Royal University and the University of Waterloo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the creation of a new school of optometry in Alberta, which would be the first in Western Canada. This MOU seeks to address the increasing demand for vision care, focusing especially on better addressing ocular and systemic diseases that are prevalent among rural and Indigenous communities. “What’s unique about this initiative is the recognition that a partnership model leveraging the respective strengths of two reputable institutions with aligned values may be the key to recruiting a diverse optometry student body including talented candidates from underrepresented groups,” said UWaterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science Director Dr Stanley Woo.
