The University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision Science is honoured to name our contact lens residency in memory of Dr. Luigina (Gina) Sorbara - a respected professor, supportive mentor and provider of optimism and enthusiasm.
It is our pleasure to share with you our Optometry (OD) Student Award winners!
The School of Optometry & Vision Science was recently featured in The Record. The article details the School’s bold vision for the Waterloo Eye Institute as Canada’s premier centre of excellence for eye and vision care.
Dr. Shamrozé Khan appeared on In Studio to talk about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and to share tips on how to reduce the risk of AMD in your own life.
One of the most challenging parts of a taking a COVID-19 test is how long it can take to get results.
Thanks to a milestone gift, the University of Waterloo’s (UWOVS) FYidoctors Simulation Lab opened in October 2018 as the first virtual reality training of its kind in Canada. At the time, the lab included access to five EyeSi simulation technology stations that enabled students to practice binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy (BIO) techniques.
It is with sadness that the School of Optometry and Vision Science announces the passing of Dr. Gina Sorbara on February 10, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Dr. Nadine Furtado appeared on In Studio to talk about glaucoma symptoms and treatment during National Glaucoma Awareness Month.
Macular degeneration robbed Anne-Marie Brune of her sight. But because of a gift that she and her husband Heinz made to Waterloo, other people with the same condition may recover their vision.
The Brunes believed in the power of science to transform lives touched by disease, and they dedicated their entire estate to research that will “advance the human condition.” Their gift to Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision Science will further that goal by supporting research in eye and brain diseases that afflict thousands of people around the world.
Dr. Zay Khan appeared on In Studio to talk about the effects of screens on children’s vision. Dr. Kahn shared recommendations for the amount of screen time children should have each day, as well as tips on setting up a space for computer learning. Watch the interview here.