Waterloo Eye Institute optometry clinics

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Why choose the Waterloo Eye Institute?

Wealth of experience

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Operating since 1967, and with some 28,000 patient visits a year, we’re one of Canada’s largest, most comprehensive eye care centres. Healthcare providers across Ontario and beyond refer patients to us for specialized treatment and vision rehabilitation.

We are national leaders

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The patient care we provide to all is based on evidence, often from our own award-winning research. Our University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science faculty helped establish many of the clinical guidelines for optometry practice in Canada.

Highest standard of care

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As the only English-language school of optometry in Canada, we admit the best and teach them to the highest standard. You will be seen by highly trained upper-year students working under the supervision of licenced optometrists and clinician-professors.

Our services

Comprehensive eye examinations for all ages

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Chronic eye disease management

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Urgent and after-hours eye care

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 Eyeglass fitting and dispensing

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Advanced contact lens services 

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Myopia control for children

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Vision rehabilitation and enhancement 

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Low vision services 

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Ocular imaging and diagnostics

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News

John Chen
Thursday, July 10, 2025

“Eyes are connected to people”

Dr. Yongjiang (John) Chen, the School’s first assistant clinical professor, community practice, is set to work on increasing access to vision care for all.

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