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.
The Fall Awards Ceremony on November 28, 2025 recognized exemplary optometry students. This event was made possible through the generous support of donors.
Heidi Panchaud, once a teacher and now a low vision therapist, is retiring after almost 18 years of service at the Waterloo Eye Institute.
University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science statement on how its curriculum aligns with proposed scope modernization.
Funding for the InnoHK Centre for Eye and Vision Research, which aims to bring eye and vision research to market through Waterloo-Hong Kong partnership, has been extended to 2030.
From differential visual acuity to amblyopia and reading, Doctor of Optometry and grad student Supriya Aryal is researching it all.
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.
Global eyewear and eye care company supporting cutting-edge patient care, vision research and advanced optometric training
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.
Last summer, optometry student Abarnaa Arithas joined VOSH on an eye-opening trip to Malawi—an experience that shaped her vision for the future.