Department of Optometry and Vision Science

Welcome to the Department of Optometry and Vision Science

Welcome to New Zealand’s only Optometry and Vision Science degree programme. We were the first in Australasia to offer therapeutic endorsement for our graduates. We have recently relocated into the newly built Boyle Building on the Grafton Campus along with our Optometry Clinic.

News

NZAO Summer Studentship Award (2012 - 2013) 17 September 2012

Emilie Langley has been awarded the NZAO Summer Studentship for 2012 - 2013. She is in her Part III year of her BOptom dregree. Emilie wrote the following piece about her experiences in Optometry >>

Events

Winterfest (Other University events)

25 July 2013 7pm- 10.30pm

Student Quad

What do you get if you cross Oktoberfest with Winter Wonderland? The University of Auckland Re O Week event “Winterfest”. >>

3 Minute Thesis Competition Final (Other University events)

31 July 2013 5.30pm- 7.30pm

OGGB4, Level 0, Business School

Support the finalists and watch them battle it out, while learning something new at the 3 Minute Thesis Final. Tickets are free, and there will be free food, drinks and entertainment after the competition. >>

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