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.
Dr. C. Lisa Prokopich shares some of the advanced dry eye therapies available at the Waterloo Eye Institute: Intense pulsed light and amniotic membrane therapies.
Dr. Yongjiang (John) Chen, the School’s first assistant clinical professor, community practice, is set to work on increasing access to vision care for all.
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.
A cataract is the clouding of the lens in the eye and is one of the most common eye diseases. In fact, everyone will develop cataracts if they live long enough. Dr. Andre Stanberry explains more.
The Canadian Optometric Education Trust Fund is funding 10 University of Waterloo research projects to advance optometry and vision science.
New laser instrument donated by Canadian Vision Care will help train optometrists in straightforward laser procedures to help patients with glaucoma and cataracts.
The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) is expanding its expertise in managing clinical and lab studies to other areas of research.
Dr. Ben Thompson brings a record of research excellence, visionary leadership and familiarity with the School of Optometry & Vision Science.
Dr. Chelsea Bray, head of the Advanced Contact Lens Service, is using her new tenure-track role to make a difference through patient care and research.
The journal Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics ranked the papers it has published by their impact. Two University of Waterloo papers made the list, with one occupying the top spot.