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. 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.
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.
Daniel Kessie, a Vision Science student, is using ocular imaging technology to advance clinical optometry, aspiring for future impact in Africa.
Ariana Mitchell, third-year optometry student and current president of the University of Waterloo Optometry Student Society (UWOSS), is preparing to enter her fourth year, which consists of three four-month clinical placements across Canada over 12 consecutive months.
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.