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Friday, April 19, 2024

Longtime clinic mentor retires

Dr. Stephen Tait is retiring both from his 40-year part-time role as a clinical supervisor at the School of Optometry & Vision Science and from his private practice.

Assistive technology and low vision aids can help people with low vision to maintain or increase their independence. Low vision therapist Heidi Panchaud and high technology assessor Dave Johnston explain how professional staff at the Waterloo Eye Institute help patients choose and adjust to using the aids right for them. 

Dr. Ralph Chou, professor emeritus in Optometry & Vision Science, one of the world’s foremost experts on eclipse eye safety, answers questions on how to keep your eyes safe while enjoying a rare celestial event.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Reflections of a soon-to-be graduate

Hellen Xu, an optometry student in her 4th and final year, reflects on her time at the School of Optometry and Vision Science and discusses her future endeavours.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Healing eyes with contact lenses

Waterloo vision scientists and chemical engineers have developed a new contact lens material that can both act as a bandage for corneal abrasions and slowly release drugs to help the wound heal.

New School of Optometry & Vision Science research centre poised to make advancements in understanding diseases and conditions of the eye and beyond.

An estimated 90 per cent of concussion patients experience visual symptoms in the early days following a concussion. Most people fully recover in two to four weeks, but some continue to experience visual symptoms for longer. Dr. Kristine Dalton explains how an optometrist may be able to help.