Research Interests
- Effects of atypical visual experience on the developing brain
- Ocular motor dysfunction in amblyopia and strabismus
- Functional consequences of common pediatric eye conditions (amblyopia, strabismus, anisometropia, cataract) on reading and motor skills
Publications
See a list of recent publications here.
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News
Beyond the clinic: An optometry student’s experience in vision science research
University of Waterloo optometry students come from many different places and have diverse educational backgrounds. Vicky Shah is a prime example, having completed a master's in biology before entering the OD program. After completing the rigorous course and lab work of first year, he decided to work as a summer research assistant for not one but two labs.
Science that matters: Lauren Hoare
Lauren Hoare is an MSc Candidate in the School of Optometry and Vision Science whose research is making significant strides – literally – in understanding amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye.
Eye research that’s far from lazy
Dr. Krista Kelly is working to better understand how amblyopia, or ‘lazy eye’, affects children’s everyday lives, with the goal of developing better treatments.