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Thursday, September 19, 2024

From myopia to the skies

Dr. Elizabeth Irving’s research has increased scientific understanding in areas ranging from the development of nearsightedness to vision in aviation

Dr. Afua Asare’s journey to where she is today has been anything but simple or easy. With four degrees under her belt – a Doctor of Optometry (OD) from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), a Master of Public Heal (MPH) from Harvard, a masters (MSc) in vision science from the University of Waterloo, and a PhD in health services research from the University of Toronto. She is now employed at the University of Utah, working to improve vision care access for underprivileged children. 

Over his career, Trefford Simpson’s vision science research has included work in retinal aging, binocular vision, multiple sclerosis, contact lenses, ocular pain and more.

The new cohort of University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science residents have begun their 13-month program. Drs. Natasha Bhanot, Joanne Jin, Ivana Latatisa and Bella Plan were welcomed on August 1.

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.