Dr. William Trask began his schooling journey at the University of Calgary, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Honors Neuroscience. He subsequently obtained his Doctor of Medicine (MD) and completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology at the Cumming School of Medicine. During this period, he had the privilege of acting as Chief Resident for his program and received numerous distinctions and awards for his clinical acumen, medical leadership, and academic performance.
As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, Dr. Trask has experience diagnosing and managing the full complement of ocular disease and is committed to providing excellence in both surgical and medical care for his patients.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Trask is active academically with broad research interests and has published numerous scientific papers on diverse subject matter, having been recognized at many international conferences for his work. In particular, he holds a passion for translating technical innovation into the clinical space to find next-generation solutions to eye care problems. He has served as a reviewer for the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology and multiple academic conferences.
Dr. Trask is also passionate about medical education and has evaluated hundreds of applicants to medical school and residency over the years. His outreach initiatives to educate general practitioners to better evaluate and triage ocular conditions, show a commitment to holistically improving eye health in the community.
Dr. Trask is privileged to partner with his patients at VICTORIA EYE to provide them the best possible care.