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She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a specialization in animal physiology and co-op from the University of Waterloo in 2015, and went on to graduate from the doctor of optometry program in 2019. While working towards her optometry degree Dr. Ward completed a disease management and ocular therapeutics internship at JC Montgomery Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma. She participated in a mission trip to Peru providing eye care to those in need. After graduation Dr. Ward returned home to BC to practice on Vancouver Island. In her spare time Dr. Ward enjoys travelling, hiking, running, and spending time with her daughter, husband and dog. 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