After spending his childhood in Alexandria along the Mediterranean coast, Sherif came to Canada with his family in search of a better life. Sherif spent most of his adolescent life in the Greater Toronto Area which led him to pursue his Bachelor’s degree at York University. Sherif completed a degree in Biomedical Science with Honours. It was during this time that he discovered his passion for Vision sciences. With this newfound passion for vision, Sherif pursued a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo, graduating in 2021.⁣ ⁣

During his optometry training, Sherif completed several clinical rotations that emphasized ocular disease. These clinical rotations had a special focus on diagnosing and managing a variety of eye conditions such as: diabetic + hypertensive retinopathy, dry eye, glaucoma, blepharitis, macular degeneration, cataracts, and more. In addition, Sherif gained extensive knowledge in fitting various types of contact lenses - including contact lenses for patients with astigmatism; and multifocal contacts. ⁣

Looking to make a difference – and return to life along a shoreline, Sherif has settled in Victoria. In his spare time, Sherif enjoys spending time with his young family, drinking coffee, and going for road trips on the island.