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Becoming a point of contact (lenses)
Dr. Chelsea Bray, head of the Advanced Contact Lens Service, is using her new tenure-track role to make a difference through patient care and research.
Papers by School faculty named among most impactful
Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics journal rates paper by the University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science as number one most cited; another also rated highly,
Cosmetics and eye health
Eye makeup and other beauty products can cause irritation to the eyes or worse – they can result in styes, the worsening of dry eye disease, even an overgrowth of microscopic mites in the eyelashes. However, quality cosmetics are safe when used correctly. Dr. Olivia Ricci, a residency-trained optometrist and assistant clinical professor with the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, explains how to maintain your eye health when using a range of beauty products.