Ophthalmology at the University of Alberta: Over 8 Decades of People-driven Contributions

Abstract

With a vision to lead patient-centred eye care through outstanding and integrated service, education, and research, the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Alberta (referred to hereafter as the Department) serves over 3 million people residing in Edmonton, Northern Alberta, Northeastern British Columbia, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, and Northwestern Saskatchewan. Based on a recent celebration of the Department's 80th anniversary and research conducted by a historian (including archived and printed sources in addition to oral and written interviews), we have captured key people-driven contributions in education, patient care, research, and leadership, which we hope will be motivational and educational for learners, ophthalmologists, vision scientists, and leaders in the eye care field.