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In December, Dr. Hadley retired after four decades at the University of Waterloo.

A recent gift from the AAO is supporting initiatives that advance the profession to ensure Canadian optometrists can be trained at the highest scope of practice in North America – both presently and in the future.

A new study from the University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision Science discovered that a significant increase in tear secretion and tear film stability after participating in aerobic exercise can be another remedy for relieving dry, itchy eyes.

Researchers at Waterloo’s Centre for Eye and Vision Research are developing new technologies to improve drug time and efficiency.

Thanks to a new partnership with ZEISS Canada, you can now take advantage of another way to support of the Waterloo Eye Institute – by contributing your ZEISS Partner Points!

As a member of the new Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics interdisciplinary research team, UWOVS’ Dr. Elizabeth Irving is investigating the interaction of vision with flight training to establish evidence-based vision qualifications for pilots.

For Dr. Allison Binnie (OD’21), achieving her Doctor of Optometry degree was a full-circle moment after an ambitious prediction in her Grade 8 yearbook.

A grateful patient shows his appreciation for a Waterloo optometry alumnus Dr. Stelios Nikolakakis (OD’96) with the establishment of a new scholarship award.

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

It is with heavy hearts that the School continues to grieve the passing of beloved professor Dr. Gina Sorbara (OD’77, MSc’93) in February 2021; and alum Dr. Dorrie Morrow (OD’80) in December 2020. As many in our alumni community know, both women leave behind their indelible marks on the optometry profession. The School is honoured to establish two tribute initiatives in their memory, both of which will reflect the dedication they showed to their respective fields of passion in optometry.