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Dry eye disease is a chronic condition that occurs when an individual does not produce enough quality tears to properly lubricate their eyes. It is estimated that up to 30% of Canadians suffer from dry eye. In the coming years, this number is expected to increase as the population ages. 

An interdisciplinary group of University of Waterloo researchers is trying to improve adherence to 'lazy eye' treatment through use of a social robot that can educate and motivate children and their caregivers.

Dr. Jeff Hovis is retiring after 38 years of research, teaching and clinical work mostly focused on colour vision, vision standards and binocular vision.

Taking your temperature can often help a healthcare practitioner figure out if you’re sick. A new University of Waterloo spinoff company aims to do something similar with your eyes.

Students and researchers in vision science have received awards through the Canadian Optometric Education Trust Fund (COETF).

Myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness, not only causes blurry vision, it puts patients at higher risk of vision loss. These days, children's myopia can be controlled using special glasses, contact lenses or eyedrops. Dr. Debbie Jones explains how.

Device for early diagnosis of macular degeneration and navigation software for people with low vision win medals at invention exhibition in Switzerland.

Dr. Ralph Chou, professor emeritus in Optometry & Vision Science, one of the world’s foremost experts on eclipse eye safety, answers questions on how to keep your eyes safe while enjoying a rare celestial event.

Waterloo vision scientists and chemical engineers have developed a new contact lens material that can both act as a bandage for corneal abrasions and slowly release drugs to help the wound heal.

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