Celebrating Today: Catherine McChrystal, MA, MAEd
Catherine McChrystal is the Instructional Designer for the Office of Virtual Learning Initiatives at the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science.
Click here to read more about Catherine!
Celebrating 100 Years of Optometry & Vision Science
The Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science is celebrating its 100th year! Click for a message from Dean John Flanagan, event details for our centennial celebrations, our historical timeline, community profiles, and our vision for the future.
Welcome to Berkeley Video
Berkeley is a place where the brightest minds from across the globe come together to explore, ask questions, and improve the world. It is a place where distinguished faculty gather to educate, challenge, mentor and inspire tomorrow’s leaders.
Why Berkeley?
Berkeley is the no. 1 public university in the world. Our students and faculty come from many places and backgrounds; together we create a vibrant and dynamic community that seeks to create a better world. Join us!
Get Clinical Experience
Our students examine 2,500 patients by the time they graduate, among the highest in optometry. To get you ready for your first patient, we provide over 400 hours of preclinical training during your first two years.
Student Testimonials
Facts and figures only tell part of the story. Hear what our students have to say about their experience at the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science. We asked them about their classes, seeing patients, and life in Berkeley.
Vision Science
Vision is one of our most valuable senses. At the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science, world-renowned Vision Science faculty are exploring a rich array of research questions relating to how we see and why vision fails. The answers have the potential to change lives.
Wertheim Foundation Pledges $50 million to Berkeley Optometry
A lead gift for a 10-year, $100 million investment.
VOSH Nicaragua 2023
This January, our students and staff joined VOSH in San Juan del Sur, on a mission to open a free optometry clinic for the local residents.
Happy Lunar New Year!
A message from Dr. Ruth Shoge.
ViSUR Application Deadline Approaching!
The ViSUR Program Application closes February 1st, 2023 at 8:59 PM PST.
Friday Visits
Interested in touring the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science? Click here to register for a Friday Visit!
Safety Protocols
Berkeley Optometry has taken measures to keep our students, faculty, and staff healthy. Click to read more.
