Our Waterloo Optometry Clinic has moved to the nearby location of 419 Phillip St., Unit C, as of October 21, 2024. This location will be open until fall 2026 while the Waterloo Eye Institute is under construction. Our downtown Kitchener location (Health Sciences Optometry Clinic) remains open with no change to service.
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.
The University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science’s public optometry clinic has moved to 419 Phillip St., Unit C, Waterloo, while a major renovation and expansion project goes on for the Waterloo Eye Institute.
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. Natasha Bhanot, Joanne Jin, Ivana Latatisa and Bella Phan were welcomed on August 1.
Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a condition where one or both eyes have impaired vision because the eyes and brain aren’t working together properly. In North America, it is estimated that amblyopia affects up to four per cent of the population and is one of the most common vision disorders in children.
The University of Waterloo is now smoke-free across campus. This means smoking and vaping of any substance is prohibited indoors and outdoors on campus property. The policy covers visitors to campus, including optometry clinic patients.
Dry eye disease is a chronic condition that occurs when an individual does not produce enough quality tears to properly lubricate their eyes. It is estimated that up to 30% of Canadians suffer from dry eye. In the coming years, this number is expected to increase as the population ages.
An interdisciplinary group of University of Waterloo researchers is trying to improve adherence to 'lazy eye' treatment through use of a social robot that can educate and motivate children and their caregivers.
Taking your temperature can often help a healthcare practitioner figure out if you’re sick. A new University of Waterloo spinoff company aims to do something similar with your eyes.