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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science
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Helping people see since 1967. A world-renowned centre for optometric education and vision science research, we're home to the Waterloo Eye Institute, Canada's premier centre for optometric patient care and clinical research and education.
Congratulations to Dr. Debbie Jones and her colleagues on winning the prestigious Garland W. Clay Award for the most important paper published in the journal Optometry and Vision Science in the last five years! uwaterloo.ca/.../game-cha....
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October 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Stay connected with our community through stories and news. Check out the latest alumni newsletter for new achievements, updates, and more!
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September 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Our Waterloo optometry clinic at 419 Phillip St., Unit C will be affected by roadwork on September 17 and 18, 2025. You will still be able to access the clinic but may have to take an alternate route at times. Expect traffic delays. Our Kitchener Clinic is unaffected.
September 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Get ready, optometrists! November 7–9, 2025, we’re bringing you 20 COPE-accredited (pending) CE hours, a packed 3-day agenda and exclusive access to our industry trade show. Plus, our one-day staff program delivers 6 CE hours for your team. Don’t miss us in Markham: bit.ly/register-wei...
July 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Thanks to every donor who helped us win the Greatest Impact Award for the inaugural @uwaterloo.ca Giving Day! You helped us raise the most dollars to build the Waterloo Eye Institute! Special thanks to @essilorluxottica.bsky.social and Dr. Carol Cressman for their generous gifts.
July 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Boost your clinical confidence!
Join our CE courses on glaucoma management and on TPAs & lab result interpretation.
Online modules start July 22; live-virtual lectures start Sept 19–20.
Earn up to 30 CE hours & save $150 with code TAKE2
Register here: t.co/aDoi6JbkYo
July 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
On Tuesday, we honoured Dr. Stanley Woo for eight years of outstanding leadership as director. His impact on research, clinical care and education is profound. The Waterloo Eye Institute waiting area will bear his name—plus, he got a flying statue! Thank you, Stan!
June 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
For 20 years, Canadian optometrists have joined a global contact lens study led by CORE and the University of Manchester. This year, complete the survey online or by mail to help improve global prescribing trends. Participate by July 31, 2025. core.uwaterloo.ca/contact-lens...
June 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Catch up with your fellow alumni and get the latest updates from the School! Check out our June newsletter here: t.co/x0Zd7HII8J
June 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
#UWaterlooGivingDay is tomorrow! Please help support the Waterloo Eye Institute: t.co/vL7OBDxQ5n

Our mission to advance eye and vision care services will allow us to continue supporting more people like Ida Fisher. Read more about her experience: t.co/gVqo9jmiV4
May 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Dr. Stanley Woo and the Waterloo Eye Institute are featured in the Globe and Mail. Learn all about the building project and what it will do to address what School director Dr. Woo argues is a growing vision care crisis. apple.news/AXHiyWQRbSf6...
May 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Congratulations to our outgoing director, Dr. Stanley Woo, for winning the President's Award at the Ontario Association of Optometrists Symposium and Infomart this weekend! He received a standing ovation too!
March 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Registration for CE Weekend & Alumni Reunion is now open! Join us in Waterloo on June 6 & 7 for continuing education, fun and connection. Events include: 10 hours of CE, Alumni Awards ceremony, and a Hop-tometry social. Register now at: bit.ly/4bGsS9X
March 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Congratulations to those who wrote the NBEO (American) board exams in 2024. Every single one of our candidates ultimately passed – an amazing achievement! invisionmag.com/ranking-pass...
February 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Don’t miss out on the Office-based Laser and Minor Surgical Procedures Course- gain 36 COPE CE credits while mastering laser and surgical techniques! Online modules open February 24th, and the live components are later in the spring! Find the link in the bio for more information and to register!
February 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM