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Welcome to the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
The McGill University Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is one of Canada’s leading academic departments of ophthalmology & visual sciences. We have a Royal College accredited residency program, well-recognized fellowship programs, and an unparalleled international faculty of researchers, specialists, and subspecialists.
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Applying to one of our programs?
Whether you are a medical student, or applying for residency or a fellowship, find the information you need.
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Research
We are renowned for our basic and clinical research into understanding the mechanisms of vision, ocular genetics, retinal pathophysiology, glaucoma, and ocular immunology.
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Patient Care
Our patient care clinics are located at five principal sites: the McGill Academic Eye Centre, the Montreal Children’s Hospital, the Jewish General Hospital, the Montreal General Hospital, and St. Mary’s Hospital.