Giving

Philanthropy is a core characteristic of the Berkeley-trained optometrist. Forty-nine percent of our graduates have donated back to the school to realize excellence in patient care, facilities enhancement, and student scholarships. The compassion and dedication of our alumni is self-evident. Good doctors heal, great doctors give back.

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Our Vision, Our Future

The Our Vision, Our Future campaign is the final $25 million component of the $100 million campaign initiated by the transformational $50 million gift from the Wertheim Family Foundation. Our campaign is an investment that will fulfill our bold vision for a forward-thinking transformation in the teaching and training of those who deliver vision care and push the boundaries of discovery and innovation.

Annual Fund

Unrestricted funds help realize the Dean’s strategic initiatives in the Clinic, Vision Science, and across the school.

Centennial Society

The Centennial Society is a prestigious group of individuals who strengthen and shape the future of the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science. The Centennial Society recognizes the generosity of alumni, friends, individuals, and organizations for their unwavering dedication through gifts of $1,923 (honoring our founding year) and $2,023 (honoring our centennial).

Tony and Elna Adams Optometry Student Diversity Fund

Join us in honoring Dr. Tony Adams with a gift to this endowed fund, which guarantees support for students for years to come.

Planned Giving

Planned gifts offer creative and flexible strategies for you to pursue your financial and charitable estate planning goals while supporting Berkeley Optometry.

Big Give

Mark your calendars for the return of Big Give! Optometry’s 24-hour fundraising bonanza is back on March 9th, 2023 this year. We cannot wait to raise much-needed funds for our school while celebrating the generosity of our amazing opto-community.

Partners in Education

Berkeley Optometry aims to establish productive relationships with corporations of all sizes. The Partners in Education program provides our corporate partners with education, research partnerships, and connections to world class faculty and students.