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. Murchison Callender, one of the first Black faculty members at the University of Waterloo, is finally taking a step back after his official retirement nearly 30 years ago.
The new cohort of University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science residents have begun their 13-month program. Drs. Natasha Bhanot, Joanne Jin, Ivana Latatisa and Bella Plan were welcomed on August 1.
Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a condition where one or both eyes have impaired vision because the eyes and brain aren’t working together properly. Learn what causes amblyopia and how the condition can be diagnosed and treated.
Piyush Garg is a PhD candidate at the School of Optometry and Vision Science working under the supervision of Drs. Lyndon Jones and Chau-Minh Phan.
Dr. Daphne McCulloch is retiring nearly 50 years after she first came to Waterloo to start a Bachelor of Science degree. Over the course of her career, she has done extensive work in clinical electrophysiology and travelled all over the globe.
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.
The Class of 2024 walks across the stage and outstanding students receive recognition at the Optometry Spring Awards Ceremony!
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.