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Uniting Visionairies

October 2, 2026

The Waterloo Eye Institute unites vision researchers all across campus through its newly launched WEI Vision Science Consortium. Read the formal news release by clicking the title, or just peruse this website. 

Science that matters: Master’s student works to accelerate autoimmune disease diagnosis

July 27, 2026

Ivy Vong, a Master of Science in Vision Science student, is investigating a faster way to differentiate between Sjögren’s Disease-related dry eyes and non-autoimmune disease-related dry eyes. Her research can help deepen the medical community’s understanding of the disease and improve the time it takes for patients to receive the care they need.

Detecting eye disease from home

June 25, 2026

Dr. Emmanuel Ho, professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, has received support through the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation’s (CABHI) Ignite program to advance an innovative mobile screening tool that aims to detect early signs of eye disease and potential changes in cognitive health.

2026 Excellence in Science Research Award winners

June 9, 2026

Congratulations to Optometry's Dr. Lyndon Jones, one of this year’s recipients of the Excellence in Science Research Award winners.

SYDE prof receives provincial R&D medal

May 15, 2026

Dr. David Clausi has been recognized with a provincial engineering medal for research and development.

Waterloo research reshapes Paralympic vision impairment sport

March 2, 2026

New evidence-based classification rules expand access and improve fairness for Para Cross Country and Para Alpine skiers. Dalton’s work has driven the most significant overhaul in classification rules for vision‑impaired Nordic and alpine skiing in more than 30 years.