Student Program
By offering complimentary access to our services as well as financial assistance, we not only ensure that they receive a well-rounded education but also encourage them to pursue their passion for healing and research.
A Teacher at Heart
From a family of Opticians, Optometrists and Ophthalmologists, Mr. Ali Khan (CEO and founder of AOE), graduated in the first cohort of the Optician course at Ryerson University and was hired by Ryerson to upgrade and re-write the optician courses to higher standards. For over 50 years, he has dedicated his life to the elevation of education for all eye health learners. For years, Mr. Khan and the AOE team have been fundraising and creating innovative ways to bring high caliber education to students at no charge.
“Supporting students is an investment in the healthcare for generations to come, contributing to the well-being of society.”
How We Give Back
Below are the various ways in which we aim to help students
FREE access to our video On-Demand lecture library
AOE offers completely free access to our hundreds of hours of optometry and opticianry courses. Access can be arranged through your school of Optometry in Canada / US or opticianry in Canada. Have them contact us at support@aoece.com
FREE access to all Interactive Webinars
Why not spend a Sunday with us and take on a topic like the pros! Students are eligible for completely free access to our monthly themed webinars. Pick a webinar where you like the topic and email us at info@aoece.com to register.
FREE access to all Conferences and Trade Shows
Let's face it, online is great, but it's not the same as in person. Come out to one of conferences, enjoy a warm meal, network with the industry, grab some swag at our Optifair Canada Trade Show and maybe even learn a thing or two! Register by emailing us at info@aoece.com
FREE events at your school
Can't visit us? We'll come to you. Every year, AOE arranges world renowned speakers to come and lecture at your school. Interested in having us come to your school, email us at info@aoece.com
Fundraising and Financial Support
In addition to scholarship at Seneca College, AOE hosts a live interactive webinars where the proceeds go to assist students with the financial challenges. If you would like us to do this for your school of Optometry or Opticianry, reach out to us at support@aoece.com
Graduates enjoy 1 year FREE video On-Demand
Getting started is hard, especially with student debt. We try to lessen that load a bit by offering a full year of AOE On-Demand, our 24/7 video lectures. These lectures are accredited by NACOR and COO in Canada for Opticians and COPE for Optometry in North America. This allows you to save some money while completing your College/Board requirements. Contact us at support@aoece.com
Dr. Langis Michaud
Université de Montréal, École d’optométrie
University of Montreal, School of Optometry
"It is imperative to be able to count on a resource like the Academy of Ophthalmic Education. For our institution, this allowed our students to partially compensate for the lack of clinical exposure while allowing everybody to keep up to date with scientific advances in the oculo-visual field."
What you say about the program
Supporting students in eye care is of paramount importance as they represent the future of patient care. These aspiring healthcare professionals are the ones who will ultimately provide crucial medical services to our communities.
Grace Park
This award is an immense help in my abrupt transition into the optical field. I am honoured to be part of such a generous community that supports the upcoming generation of professionals.
Dayana Mokhtarsaadatmand
As an international student, you don’t have the opportunity to get OSAP and the tuitions fees are unbelievable. Managing to pay your tuition fees and being careful with your budget can be challenging and people like you will make it easier for students to get over all these challenges.
Moon-Joo Choi
I had to study while working, but I couldn't work because of COVID, so I had a hard time financially. Thank you for giving me a valuable AOE Opticianry Student Bursary in this difficult situation. I hope I can become a professional optician in the future and help students in the same situation as you did.
Thank you for the memories!
