Natalie’s Vision For 2020

Natalie Coughlin, 12 time olympic medal winner and legendary Cal swimmer’s vision for 2020 is to “Shut out the distractions and focus on the present.”

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Student Testimonials

Facts and figures only tell part of the story. Hear what our students have to say about their experience at Berkeley Optometry. We asked them about their classes, seeing patients, and life in Berkeley.

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Vision Science

Vision is one of our most valuable senses. At Berkeley Optometry, 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.

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What’s Your Vision for 2020?

See what some of our Berkeley Optometry students have their sights set on for 2020!
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Deep Fakes

Pushing the limits of visual perception, and what we can do about it.
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Babies in the womb may see more than we thought

Before a baby can see images, they can detect light.
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Research from the Roorda Lab

Human foveal cone photoreceptor topography and its dependence on eye length.
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