UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science

@UwOptometry

Canada’s only English language Optometry School and the home of vision science at the University of Waterloo.

Waterloo, Ontario

Joined April 2016

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The Alberta College of Optometrists@ACO_Eyecare · Jul 9

Alberta’s eye care system is ready, let optometrists do the work we’re trained to do. Outdated laws are holding optometrists back. Patients are paying the price. Dr. Michelle Duke lays it out in this week’s @edmontonjournal op-ed: tinyurl.com/yn357ph9 #ableg #optometry

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Edmonton Journal@edmontonjournal · Jul 9

Modern optometry training has evolved far beyond what it was even 10 years ago. Alberta’s regulations aren’t keeping pace. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/column…

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NSERC / CRSNG@NSERC_CRSNG · Jul 25

📢 Deadline alert! #NSERC_Discovery and #SubatomicPhysics Grants Notification of Intent submission deadline approaching: 👉 August 1, 2025 at 8 pm (ET) ℹ️ Instructions ▶️ tinyurl.com/276zep6a #NSERCsupport #DiscoveryGrants #Funding

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The Alberta College of Optometrists@ACO_Eyecare · Jul 24

Research confirms optometrists are well trained and can treat common eye issues safely. Why send patients elsewhere? collegeofoptometrists.ab.ca/information/op… #ScopeOfPractice #AlbertaHealth

UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science@UwOptometry · 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-visi… #Hiring #Optometry #VisionScience

UwOptometry's tweet image. 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-visi…
#Hiring #Optometry #VisionScience

UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science@UwOptometry · Jul 22

Join us Nov 7–9, 2025 in Markham for 20 COPE CE hours (pending), a packed 3-day agenda, and exclusive trade show access. Plus, a one-day staff program offers 6 CE hours. Don’t miss out—register now: bit.ly/register-wei-c…

UwOptometry's tweet image. Join us Nov 7–9, 2025 in Markham for 20 COPE CE hours (pending), a packed 3-day agenda, and exclusive trade show access. Plus, a one-day staff program offers 6 CE hours. Don’t miss out—register now: bit.ly/register-wei-c…

UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science@UwOptometry · Jul 18

Congratulations to Dr. Lyndon Jones on his publication with colleagues, "TFOS DEWS III Diagnostic Methodology" sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science@UwOptometry · Jul 17

Congratulations to Dr. Lyndon Jones on his publication with colleagues, "TFOS DEWS III Digest Report" sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science@UwOptometry · Jul 17

Thanks to every donor who helped us win the Greatest Impact Award for the inaugural @UWaterloo Giving Day! You helped us raise the most dollars to build the Waterloo Eye Institute! Special thanks to @EssilorCanada and Dr. Carol Cressman for their generous gifts.

UwOptometry's tweet image. Thanks to every donor who helped us win the Greatest Impact Award for the inaugural @UWaterloo Giving Day! You helped us raise the most dollars to build the Waterloo Eye Institute! Special thanks to @EssilorCanada and Dr. Carol Cressman for their generous gifts.

UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science@UwOptometry · Jul 16

Congratulations to Dr. Lyndon Jones on his publication with colleagues, "TFOS DEWS III Editorial" sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science@UwOptometry · Jul 16

Online glaucoma & oral prescribing modules open July 22. Learn at your own pace, then join live-virtual lectures Sept 19–20. Earn up to 30 CE hours and save $150 with code TAKE2. Register: bit.ly/3GG8pXE

UwOptometry's tweet image. Online glaucoma &amp; oral prescribing modules open July 22.
Learn at your own pace, then join live-virtual lectures Sept 19–20.
Earn up to 30 CE hours and save $150 with code TAKE2.
Register: bit.ly/3GG8pXE

UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science@UwOptometry · Jul 16

Audio: Dr. Lisa Christian, an associate clinical professor at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, speaks on how to better protect your eyes during the summer and avoid an “eye sunburn." cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science@UwOptometry · Jul 15

Congratulations to Dr. Lyndon Jones on his publication with colleagues, "TFOS DEWS III Management and Therapy Report" sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

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YAAACE@YAAACE_si · Jul 10

Today, we hosted a Community Eye Clinic in partnership with the @UWaterloo's University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision Science, @UwOptometry! 👓 We’re unlocking potential and clearing the view — so our youth can SEE how FAR they can go. 🚀💡 #YAAACE #SummerInstitute…

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CIHR@CIHR_IRSC · Jul 9

Webinar to learn more about the Strengthening Resilient & Equitable Public Health Systems (STEPS) Team Grants is one week away! Date: July 16, 2025 at 13:00 EST Sign up here: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45096.html?h…

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UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science@UwOptometry · Jul 9

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: bit.ly/3GG8pXE

UwOptometry's tweet image. Boost your clinical confidence!
Join our CE courses on glaucoma management and on TPAs &amp; lab result interpretation.
Online modules start July 22; live-virtual lectures start Sept 19–20.
Earn up to 30 CE hours &amp; save $150 with code TAKE2
Register here: bit.ly/3GG8pXE

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NSERC / CRSNG@NSERC_CRSNG · Jul 9

📢 COMPETITION LAUNCH: The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral program is open for applications. Read application instructions here: ▶️ tinyurl.com/yvh8caur @CIHR_IRSC @SSHRC_CRSH 👀

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UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science@UwOptometry · Jul 9

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. #Optometry @CanadianOpto @UWaterloo @WaterlooSci uwaterloo.ca/optometry-visi…

UwOptometry's tweet card. 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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UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science@UwOptometry · Jul 8

Congratulations to Drs. Debbie and Lyndon Jones on their publication with colleagues, "Myopia Correction, Myopia Control and Myopia Management: Definitions and Recommended Usage" iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?a…

UWaterloo Optometry & Vision Science@UwOptometry · 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)" pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40262965/

UwOptometry's tweet card. 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...