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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.

The University of Waterloo has broken ground on the Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI), the School of Optometry and Vision Science’s new centre of excellence in vision research, optometric education and patient care.

After 20 years with the School, patient care coordinator Linda Jackson is retiring.

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.

Diane Bandura, administrator of the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE), is retiring after 35 years. She leaves a legacy of efficient but personable management – and big shoes to fill.

The Vision Science Graduate Research Conference celebrates the research of students and their achievements. Graduate students have presented their research and some were awarded for their success and commitment to innovative research in vision science.

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

Dr. Stephen Tait is retiring both from his 40-year part-time role as a clinical supervisor at the School of Optometry & Vision Science and from his private practice.