University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science

Congratulations to Dr. Nadine Furtado on her publication with colleagues, "Trust and accuracy in AI: Optometrists favor multimodal AI systems over unimodal for glaucoma diagnosis in collaborative environment" https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010482525014854

A better vision test for toddlers | Waterloo News The development of a new tool for testing the eyesight of children under three could mean more children receive treatment for vision difficulties earlier, leading to positive effects on learning and d...

Researchers at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science/Waterloo Eye Institute have developed a new tool, the Waterloo Differential Acuity Test (WatDAT), that helps detect vision problems in children as young as 18 months.

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So exciting to have one of the pioneers of adaptive optics for ocular imaging here at the School!

Congratulations to Dr. Daphne McCulloch on her publication with colleagues, "Minimizing Pupil Size Dependence in Flicker ERG Using Stiles–Crawford Compensation."
https://tvst.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2803116

On November 4th, 2025 you are invited to attend Dr. Edward Doolittle’s lecture, Indigenous Mathematics: Foundations.

The lecture is open to everyone and free to attend!

More info here: uwaterloo.ca/hagey-lectur...

Congratulations to Dr. Krista Kelly on her publication with colleagues, "Eye-hand coordination during visually-guided reaching in children with monocular deprivation amblyopia" https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0042698925001695?via%3Dihub

Debbie Jones and two colleagues holding Garland Clay Award plaques

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....
#Academy25 #Optometry #VisionScience

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Christian and alumni Drs. Molly Brawdy and Ethan Wohlgemuth on their publication, "Barriers and facilitators influencing access to primary eye care among transmasculine individuals in Canada: A qualitative analysis"!
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Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Hunter on her publication with colleagues, "Radiometric and safety assessment of a ‘low-level red-light’ myopia control device". The researchers concluded that the 'low-level' moniker is inappropriate for these devices and caution should be exercised.
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Congratulations to Drs. Marlee Spafford, Amrita Stalin, Ben Thompson, Lisa Christian and their colleagues on their publication, "Patching the robot: Perspectives about amblyopia and the feasibility of social robots supporting patching therapy"!

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Today, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we recognize the harm inflicted on Indigenous Peoples by the Canadian residential school system. We encourage you to take time to learn more about the impact that residential schools, and colonization, have on Indigenous communities.

#NDTR2025

Congratulations to Dr. Krista Kelly on her publication with colleagues, "Slow binocular reading during rapid serial visual presentation (RSVP) in children with amblyopia and the role of fixation instability"

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Congratulations to Marc Schulze, Sarah Guthrie, Brandon Ho, Jill Woods and Lyndon Jones on their publication, "A Clinical Evaluation of Lifitegrast Ophthalmic Solution 5% in Symptomatic Contact Lens Wearers"

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YouTube video by Waterloo Optometry and Vision Science Aging and the eye

The eyes change in multiple ways as we age. Learn from Dr. Tammy Labreche what's normal, what's an eye disease and how you can best take care of your eyes as you age. For more details, check out our article: uwaterloo.ca/.../what-you....
#HealthyAgingMonth #Optometry
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Congratulations to Drs. Supriya Aryal, Elizabeth Irving, Lisa Christian, Debbie Jones, Daphne McCulloch and Susan Leat on their publication, "The Waterloo Differential Acuity Test (WatDAT)—Testability and normative data"! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Remembering Professor Kostadinka Bizheva (“Dida”) | Science | University of Waterloo It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Kostadinka Bizheva, Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, affectionately known as Dida to her colleagues and friends.

With great sadness, we acknowledge the unexpected passing of our friend and colleague Dr. Kostadinka (Dida) Bizheva, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy cross-listed at our school.

See memories of Dida, including from School faculty members: uwaterloo.ca/science/news...

Images from the Alumni newsletter. Text: September 2025. Our alumni newsletter is out now! Link in bio!

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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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.

Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Irving on her publication with colleagues, "Exploring gender differences in aviation: Integrating high-fidelity simulator performance and eye-tracking approaches in low-time pilots"! https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3715669.3723124

Congratulations to Dr. Chris Hudson on his publication with colleagues, "Color-dependent retinal blood flow response to visual stimulation evaluated in the healthy human retina using Functional OCT"! https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2810585

Highlighting cellular changes in the living eye | Optometry & Vision Science | University of Waterloo Dr. Jennifer Hunter develops advanced fluorescence imaging techniques to examine individual cell layers, which could lead to earlier retinal disease detection.

Dr. Jennifer Hunter develops advanced fluorescence imaging techniques to examine individual cell layers, which could lead to earlier retinal disease detection. Learn more about her groundbreaking research: uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vi...
#Optometry #VisionScience @uwaterloo.ca @waterloosci.bsky.social

The effect of recent concussion history on dynamic visual acuity and balance control in varsity athletes - Experimental Brain Research Altered visual-cognitive functions and balance control are commonly detected following sport-related concussion (SRC). However, there are no integrated clinical strategies to characterize vision, cogn...

Congratulations to Dr. Kristine Dalton on her publication with colleagues, "The effect of recent concussion history on dynamic visual acuity and balance control in varsity athletes"
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Candidates Get a Jump Start on Fellowship  | Women In Optometry A six-week, fast-paced program is designed to help candidates get to their Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry more smoothly.

Check out this feature about the Fellowship Candidate Crash Course (FCCC) program from Academy Fellow and Fellowship Engagement Committee Chair, Dr. Camille Cohen.

https://www.womeninoptometry.com/promoting-yourself/article/jump-start-on-fellowship/

#Optometry #Fellows #VisionScience #Academy25

Congratulations to Drs. Debbie Jones, Amy Chow and Daddi Fadel on their publication with colleagues, "IMI—Instrumentation for Myopia Management". iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx...

Employment opportunities | Optometry & Vision Science | University of Waterloo Current opportunities

Reminder: We have SIX faculty positions open. We are currently accepting applications and the positions will remain open until filled. Come teach and research here! uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vi...
#Hiring #Optometry #VisionScience

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...

More than $32 million awarded to advance University of Waterloo research | Waterloo News For 17 consecutive years, the University of Waterloo has been recognized as Canada's top comprehensive research university — driven by a bold, multi-disciplinary approach and strong industry partnersh...

Congratulations to Dr. Ben Thompson on his Discovery Grant! Also, congratulations to Dr. Maud Gorbet, a Systems Design Engineering professor cross-appointed to our school, and her co-applicants including Drs. Lyndon Jones and William Ngo, on receiving an RTI Grant!
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Rachel Green and Kelsey Gagnon holding award in front of under-construction Waterloo Eye Institute

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.

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CAO President’s Award for former director | Optometry & Vision Science | University of Waterloo Dr. Stanley Woo received the Canadian Association of Optometrists President's Award in recognition of his role in strengthening collaboration between the School and professional associations.

Dr. Stanley Woo has received the Canadian Association of Optometrists President's Award in recognition of his role in strengthening collaboration between the School and professional associations. uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vi... #Optometry @uwaterloo.ca @waterloosci.bsky.social