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 University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry unites vision researchers through its newly launched Vision Science Consortium.
Congratulations to Tonya DelSontro, Rodney Smith, and Lyndon Jones, this year’s recipients of the Excellence in Science Research Awards.
Since 2021, the Excellence in Science Research Awards have recognized outstanding research accomplishments by Science faculty members. Each year, three researchers from across the Faculty of Science are celebrated: one tenure-track faculty, one mid-career tenured faculty (up to 10 years post-tenure), and one senior-career tenured faculty (more than 10 years post-tenure).
These awards draw attention to the research area of each recipient, recognize excellence at Waterloo, and strengthen subsequent nominations for external research awards.
The Waterloo Eye Institute clinic in downtown Kitchener provides essential eye care to more than 300 refugee and newcomer patients each year, helping reduce barriers to settlement.
In partnership with local organizations, the clinic offers dedicated monthly services, including eye exams and eye wear support for patients of all ages. With upcoming funding changes increasing costs, the clinic is expanding its schedule to serve more patients before new barriers to care take effect
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When Kristine Dalton (OD ’07, MSc ’10) first stepped into a meeting on Paralympic classification more than a decade ago, she had no idea it would change the trajectory of her career or the landscape of winter parasport.
The School of Optometry & Vision Science is mourning the loss of Karen Kawawada, our communications manager and a valued colleague whose dedication, creativity, and generosity touched many in our community.
The Fall Awards Ceremony on November 28, 2025 recognized exemplary optometry students. This event was made possible through the generous support of donors.
Global eyewear and eye care company supporting cutting-edge patient care, vision research and advanced optometric training
Dr. Stanley Woo received the Canadian Association of Optometrists President's Award in recognition of his role in strengthening collaboration between the School and professional associations.
Congratulations to the members of the Doctor of Optometry Class of 2025, particularly those who received awards at the recent graduation celebration!
Waterloo Eye Institute at Surrey Place is bringing eye care to a highly underserved population – people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.