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Why choose the Waterloo Eye Institute?

Wealth of experience

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

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

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

Chronic eye disease management

Urgent and after-hours eye care

Eyeglass fitting and dispensing

Advanced contact lens services

Myopia control for children

Vision rehabilitation and enhancement

Low vision services

Ocular imaging and diagnostics

Student performs an eye exam on a child.

News

Heidi Panchaud, once a teacher and now a low vision therapist, is retiring after almost 18 years of service at the Waterloo Eye Institute.

Dr. Sandip Randhawa examining a fundus photo

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults, yet it’s often silent until damage is done. Learn how early detection and treatment can protect your sight.

Toddler pointing at paper held by optometrist

New eye test based on age-appropriate tasks can lead to earlier detection and treatment of vision problems in children as young as 18 months.

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Waterloo Eye Institute optometry clinics

Why choose the Waterloo Eye Institute?

Wealth of experience

We are national leaders

Highest standard of care

Our services

News

From classroom to clinic to retirement

What you should know about: Diabetic retinopathy

A better vision test for toddlers

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