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Eye makeup and other beauty products can cause irritation to the eyes or worse – they can result in styes, the worsening of dry eye disease, even an overgrowth of microscopic mites in the eyelashes. However, quality cosmetics are safe when used correctly. Dr. Olivia Ricci, a residency-trained optometrist and assistant clinical professor with the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, explains how to maintain your eye health when using a range of beauty products. 

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If you’ve ever had an eye exam, you’ve probably been asked to look at an eye chart through a device where the optometrist flips through different lenses. That device is called a phoropter. Dr. Natalie Hutchings explains how it works.

New, state-of-the-art optometric equipment donated by FDC Foundation improves patient care and clinical education.

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging device that uses light waves to examine each layer of the eye so optometrists can detect and track the progression of vision-threatening diseases.

A visual field test assesses peripheral vision. It is a non-invasive test that involves simply clicking a button when you see lights at the sides of your vision. Learn why you might be asked to take a visual field test and what will happen next.

Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of vision problems caused by diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts, and glaucoma. These conditions can lead to vision loss or blindness if left untreated.

A new bill has passed that will pave the way for a national strategy on eye care to support the prevention and treatment of eye disease. The School is among the organizations that advocated for Bill C-284. 

Dr. Murchison Callender, one of the first Black faculty members at the University of Waterloo, is finally taking a step back after his official retirement nearly 30 years ago.

The new cohort of University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science residents have begun their 13-month program. Drs. Ivana Latatisa, Natasha Bhanot, Bella Phan and Joanne Jin were welcomed on August 1.