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.
Exceptional master’s and doctoral students recognized in School of Optometry and Vision Science’s Graduate Student Awards Ceremony.
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.
A world-leading expert in ophthalmic optics and vision, Dr. Austin Roorda is joining the faculty at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, where he completed his PhD in 1996.
Erica Chow, fourth-year student at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, is completing her final placement at an optometry clinic in Alberta. Reflecting on her experiences throughout her placements, she shares lessons learned, challenges faced and how these moments have helped her grow and prepare for a career in optometry.
Dr. Tammy Labreche received a 2025 Excellence in Science Teaching Award from the Faculty of Science. Learn more about her, her teaching philosophy and what she loves about teaching.
Eye makeup and other beauty products can cause irritation to the eyes or worse – they can result in styes, the worsening of dry eye disease, even an overgrowth of microscopic mites in the eyelashes. However, quality cosmetics are safe when used correctly. Dr. Olivia Ricci explains how to maintain your eye health when using a range of beauty products.
Dr. Stanley Woo has received a prestigious award from the Ontario Association of Optometrists for his contributions to the optometric profession.