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Ariana Mitchell, third-year optometry student and current president of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Optometry Student Society (UWOSS), is preparing to enter her fourthyear, which consists of three four-month clinical placements across Canada over 12 consecutive months. She will work at Dr. Alexis Keeling Optometry in Dieppe, New Brunswick. In the fall, she will work at Valley Family Optometry in Kingston, Nova Scotia. She reflects on leadership, building community and opportunities that have shaped her growth.

Exceptional master’s and doctoral students recognized in School of Optometry and Vision Science’s Graduate Student Awards Ceremony.

The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) is expanding its expertise in managing clinical and lab studies to other areas of research.

Dr. Ben Thompson brings a record of research excellence, visionary leadership and familiarity with the School of Optometry & Vision Science.

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.

The journal Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics ranked the papers it has published by their impact. Two University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ papers made the list, with one occupying the top spot.

A world-leading expert in ophthalmic optics and vision, Dr. Austin Roorda is joining the faculty at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, where he completed his PhD in 1996.

Erica Chow, fourth-year student at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, is completing her final placement at an optometry clinic in Alberta.ÌýReflecting on her experiences throughout her placements, she shares lessons learned, challenges faced and how these moments have helped her grow and prepare for a career in optometry.

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 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ School of Optometry and Vision Science, explains how to maintain your eye health when using a range of beauty products.Ìý

Dr. Stanley Woo has received a prestigious award from the Ontario Association of Optometrists for his contributions to the optometric profession.