Our Waterloo Optometry Clinic has moved to the nearby location of 419 Phillip St., Unit C, during construction of the Waterloo Eye Institute. This location is expected to remain open until late 2026. Our downtown Kitchener Clinic remains at its normal location, 10B Victoria St. S.
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.
Coming to the Waterloo Eye Institute optometry clinics the week of October 27 to 31? You're invited to wear a Halloween costume!
Millions of Canadians wear contact lenses, the vast majority without incident. However, improper use can lead to problems, some of them sight-threatening.
Eyes naturally change as we age. Dr. Tammy Labreche explains how, as well as detailing red flags to look out for, what can be done if you have eye disease, and how best to look after your eye health.
The outgoing 2024-25 optometry residents are looking forward to applying lessons learned from 13 months of expert mentorship in specialized areas to their future careers.
As a resident in pediatric optometry, with a focus on binocular vision, Dr. Joanne Jin has gained experience in advanced patient care.
Dr. Julie Shalhoub shares how eye exams are performed on children as well as what conditions your optometrist looks for when assessing your child's eye health. Learn more about binocular vision treatment and myopia control at the Waterloo Eye Institute.
Drs. Navneet Sidhu, Nicole Wang and Wendy Zhai are keen to develop advanced skills in specialty areas of optometry.
Dr. C. Lisa Prokopich shares some of the advanced dry eye therapies available at the Waterloo Eye Institute: Intense pulsed light and Amniotic membrane.
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.