Faculty

Optometry school curriculum changes will be built into the whole program to better prepare students for the future of the profession

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults, yet it’s often silent until damage is done. Learn how early detection and treatment can protect your sight.

New eye test based on age-appropriate tasks can lead to earlier detection and treatment of vision problems in children as young as 18 months.

Millions of Canadians wear contact lenses, the vast majority without incident. However, improper use can lead to problems, some of them sight-threatening.

Dr. Tammy Labreche received a 2025 Excellence in Science Teaching Award from the Faculty of Science. Learn more about her, her teaching philosophy and what she loves about teaching. 

Dr. Debbie Jones wins the Garland W. Clay Award for the most important paper published in Optometry and Vision Science in the last five years 

Dr. Chau-Minh Phan takes on a new role as assistant scientific director at the InnoHK Centre for Eye and Vision Research.

Eyes naturally change as we age. Dr. Tammy Labreche explains how, as well as detailing red flags to look out for, what can be done if you have eye disease, and how best to look after your eye health.