Nadine Furtado completed her undergraduate studies at McGill University and earned a Doctor of Optometry and a Master of Science in Vision Science from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry. After graduation, she completed a residency in Ocular Disease and Primary Care at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Hudson Valley Healthcare System. She is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Waterloo in the School of Optometry and Vision Science, where she leads the Ocular Disease and Imaging Service. Dr. Furtado's research interests encompass public health, informatics, and telehealth in relation to ocular diseases. She is an active member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) and a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). Additionally, she serves as the clinical director for Special Olympics Ontario and is a member of the board of directors for the Vision Institute of Canada. Dr. Furtado travels twice a year to the Jamaica Eye Health Institute to provide eye care to underserved communities.