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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 1d

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

Debbie Jones and two colleagues holding Garland Clay Award plaques

University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 4d

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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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 9d

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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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 11d

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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Renison University College @renison.ca · 11d

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

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 16d

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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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 18d

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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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 22d

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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Aging and the eye

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 23d

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/...

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 24d

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...

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.

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 25d

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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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 26d

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.

University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · Sep 2

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

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · Aug 22

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...
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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.

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · Aug 22

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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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...

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American Academy of Optometry @aaopt.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

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.

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · Aug 12

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...

IMI—Instrumentation for Myopia Management | IOVS | ARVO Journals

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

Employment opportunities | Optometry & Vision Science | University of Waterloo

Current opportunities

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · Jul 22

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...

University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · Jul 18

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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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...

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · Jul 16

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.

Rachel Green and Kelsey Gagnon holding award in front of under-construction Waterloo Eye Institute

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · Jul 9

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

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.

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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · Jul 3

Congrats to Dr. Kristine Dalton on her publication with colleagues, "TRANSCENDENT (Transforming Research by Assessing Neuroinformatics across the Spectrum of Concussion by Embedding iNterdisciplinary Data-collection to Enable Novel Treatments)"
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TRANSCENDENT (Transforming Research by Assessing Neuroinformatics across the Spectrum of Concussion by Embedding iNterdisciplinary Data-collection to Enable Novel Treatments): protocol for a prospecti...

This study was approved by the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Ethics Board and preregistered on OSF (25 June 2024); https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/HYDZC. Dissemination of findings wi...

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