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New School of Optometry & Vision Science research centre poised to make advancements in understanding diseases and conditions of the eye and beyond.

An estimated 90 per cent of concussion patients experience visual symptoms in the early days following a concussion. Most people fully recover in two to four weeks, but some continue to experience visual symptoms for longer. Dr. Kristine Dalton explains how an optometrist may be able to help.

Macular degeneration is a common eye disease that affects the retina – the light-sensitive area at the back of the eye responsible for detailed vision. Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss, affecting some 2.5 million Canadians.

Monday, January 29, 2024

Eye research that’s far from lazy

Dr. Krista Kelly is working to better understand how amblyopia, or ‘lazy eye’, affects children’s everyday lives, with the goal of developing better treatments.

Glaucoma is called 'the silent thief of sight' because irreversible damage can occur before there are noticeable symptoms. It's one of the most common causes of blindness, but early detection can mean you never experience any symptoms.

Award-winning technology promises earlier diagnosis of macular degeneration and more independence for people with visual impairments.