Dr. Jantzi received his OD Degree from the University of Waterloo in 1975. He then completed residency programs at the University of Waterloo in Contact Lenses in 1976 and Low Vision in 1977 before entering graduate studies in 1978. In 1981 he received a Master of Science Degree in Physiological Optics also from the University of Waterloo. In 1981 Dr. Jantzi moved to British Columbia and in 2002 he returned to the University of Waterloo School of Optometry where he served as lecturer and professional liaison officer. Dr. Jantzi returned to BC where he is currently in practice.