Our Waterloo Optometry Clinic has moved to the nearby location of 419 Phillip St., Unit C, as of October 21, 2024. This location will be open until late 2026 while the Waterloo Eye Institute is under construction. Our downtown Kitchener location (Health Sciences Optometry Clinic) remains open with no change to service.
Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a condition where one or both eyes have impaired vision because the eyes and brain aren’t working together properly. Learn what causes amblyopia and how the condition can be diagnosed and treated.
Dr. Daphne McCulloch is retiring nearly 50 years after she first came to Waterloo to start a Bachelor of Science degree. Over the course of her career, she has done extensive work in clinical electrophysiology and travelled all over the globe.
Dry eye disease is a chronic condition that occurs when an individual does not produce enough quality tears to properly lubricate their eyes. It is estimated that up to 30% of Canadians suffer from dry eye. In the coming years, this number is expected to increase as the population ages.
An interdisciplinary group of University of Waterloo researchers is trying to improve adherence to 'lazy eye' treatment through use of a social robot that can educate and motivate children and their caregivers.
Dr. Jeff Hovis is retiring after 38 years of research, teaching and clinical work mostly focused on colour vision, vision standards and binocular vision.
Taking your temperature can often help a healthcare practitioner figure out if you’re sick. A new University of Waterloo spinoff company aims to do something similar with your eyes.
Students and researchers in vision science have received awards through the Canadian Optometric Education Trust Fund (COETF).
Myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness, not only causes blurry vision, it puts patients at higher risk of vision loss. These days, children's myopia can be controlled using special glasses, contact lenses or eyedrops. Dr. Debbie Jones explains how.
Device for early diagnosis of macular degeneration and navigation software for people with low vision win medals at invention exhibition in Switzerland.
Dr. Ralph Chou, professor emeritus in Optometry & Vision Science, one of the world’s foremost experts on eclipse eye safety, answers questions on how to keep your eyes safe while enjoying a rare celestial event.