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.
After his first year in the OD program, Vicky Shah chose to spend his summer contributing to impactful vision science research at the University of Waterloo, applying his biology background in two labs focused on dry eye disease and binocular vision.
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.
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.
After 21 years of dedicated service as an optician, mentor and cornerstone of Waterloo Eye Institute Optical Services, Mary Beth Taylor-Racine is retiring.
HOYA Vision Care pledges support to the Waterloo Eye Institute to support clinical education and vision care.
Dr. Alex Müntz (PhD ’17), head of the Institute of Optometry at a Swiss university, has gone all over the world to deepen his understanding of the ocular surface.
Founder and president of UWaterloo Queer Eye, Sophia Detillieux just finished her first year at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science.
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.