The Department of Ophthalmology is one of Canada's foremost academic departments. Through the five affiliated teaching hospitals our educational, research and tertiary care programmes are recognized world-wide. Our researchers have international reputations, while our Fellowship positions attract candidates from all over the world.
Residents rotate through the five hospitals during a five year ophthalmology program.
The Mission of the Department of Ophthalmology is to provide, promote and to advance patient eye care in an academic environment by supporting and stimulating excellence in teaching and research. This Department plans to achieve national recognition as a major Eye Care Centre. In conjunction with the Eye Research Institute, education and research will be fostered and stimulated leading to the formation of a world class eye department. To be the finest Undergraduate and Residency Training Programme in Canada. To offer the highest quality research and clinical Fellowship positions.