Research

Just add light

Applying UV light to common disinfectants makes them safer to use, says a new study from the School of Optometry & Vision Science.

Stronger together: Collaboration is fueling our biomedical research

Partnerships between faculty at the School, across campus and around the world are driving our biomedical research program to new heights.

A champion for Paralympic athletes

Dr. Kristine Dalton’s work with Paralympic skiers could lead to one of the first sport-specific classification systems – and more equitable competition between athletes with vision impairment.

Changing the brain to fight vision loss

International research project could lead to new tools to help patients see again

WOVS research in neuro-modulation could revolutionize the treatment of patients with macular degeneration

Waterloo research into vision and exercise featured on CBC and Quirks and Quarks

Helping an old brain learn new tricks may be the key to treating a "permanent" vision problem.

Vision test gives insight into the effect of prenatal exposure to recreational drugs

Children exposed to marijuana in the womb show a significant improvement in their ability to track moving objects at age four, according to new vision research. But researchers are warning that the results do not mean marijuana has a benefical effect on foetal development. “We were surprised with this initial finding,” said Ben Thompson, a professor in Waterloo’s School of Optometry and Vision Science.