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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service

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The George & Judy Woo Centre for Sight Enhancement is a clinical, teaching unit for low vision at University of Waterloo's School of Optometry & Vision Science. uwaterloo.ca/sight-enhancement

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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A quiet evening before campus explodes with activity. #labourdayweekend @uwaterloo.ca
Dana Porter Library at night with the UWaterloo sign
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The Stratford Festival is a leader in providing audio described performances for a variety of shows on their playbill every year. A great way to take in a show if you have a visual impairment @stratfest.bsky.social #accessibility #lowvision #stratford
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Audio Described Performances | Stratford Festival Official Website
If you are Blind or have low vision, try our audio described performances, where a live audio describer provides details of costumes, sets and key on-stage action via headset, supplementing the dialog...
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
uwaterloo.ca/pharmacy/new... Exciting research out of UWaterloo’s School of Pharmacy that includes collaboration with our very own Dr. Tammy Labreche & Dr. Nadine Furtado School from Optometry & Vision Science.
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Detecting eye disease from home | School of Pharmacy | University of Waterloo
CABHI funding expands development of AI-powered eye screening app at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Health Services by moonlight. @uwaterloo.ca #summernights
The Health Services building reflected in Laurel Creek under the moon
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
First day of summer 2026 @uwaterloo.ca #nationalindigenouspeoplesday
Sunset on campus behind the student life centreSunset and pink clouds from the Indigenous Outdoor Gathering Space

View of the sunset from the Indigenous Outdoor Gathering Spacesunset over the trees and fields of the north campus
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Many of our patients with visual impairment experience visual hallucinations from Charles Bonnet Syndrome. We just came across this podcast! #AMD #charlesbonnet
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The Charles Bonnet Syndrome Podcast
This podcast is for people with Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS), their caregivers, and allies. It's a space to offer awareness, information, support and hope. CBS is a condition that causes visual hallu...
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Pride and plants. June on campus. @uwaterloo.ca #June #Pride #summer2026
Lavender and fresh mulch.  Very aromatic!Lavender by South Campus with flags and pride geese in the distanceA pride goose by the Native plants GardenTrees behind the University Of Waterloo sign
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This is June @uwaterloo.ca
flowers on campsModern Languages courtyardDana Porter yellowThe Dorney Garden
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Spring is in bloom on campus and filled with birdsong! Happy Long weekend! @uwaterloo.ca #magnolias #greatblueheron #trilliums
A magnolia tree by Conrad GrebleA magnolia blossomA great blue heron in the creekwhite and pink trilliums across the creek
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Rehabilitation Science Research Network for COVID @uoftcovidrehab.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Today is the #COVIDRehab Forum! Follow along for updates on presentations, panels, and more. Download the program and posters for the #COVIDRehab Forum at rehabcovidnetwork.med.utoronto.ca/2026-interna...
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2026 International Forum on COVID Rehabilitation Research
The aim of the Forum is to:
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
University of Waterloo Optometry & Vision Science’s very own Austin Roorda and Ren Ng, an electrical engineer from Berkeley were named as National Geographic Change Makers for their groundbreaking work. on.natgeo.com/UjFkWu
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National Geographic 33: The visionary changemakers of 2026
These bold thinkers believe our world needs imaginative solutions and urgent action—and are leading the charge for change.
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Are you looking for a placement for your clinical internship in Psychotherapy in Ontario for the 2026/2027 academic year? uwaterloo.ca/sight-enhanc...
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Counselling Internships - Practicum placement applications for the 2026/27 academic year are open from January 5 - February 13, 2026 | Centre for Sight Enhancement | University of Waterloo
Optometry Clinic – Master level supervision program, unpaid
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
www.sportsnet.ca/18987/video/... Striving to bring #blindhockey to the Paralympics. #blindsports
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How the Blind Hockey Association is making an impact in New Brunswick
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/ri... #blindsports #lowvision
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Richard says paralympics are ‘ultimate goal’ for growth of blind hockey
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
grate·ful /ˈɡrātf(ə)l/ adjective: Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful. May we all have something to be grateful for this year. #Thanksgiving2025
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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
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 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf1N...
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Aging and the eye
YouTube video by Waterloo Optometry and Vision Science
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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
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"! iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?…
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https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2810585
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Another lovely weekend on campus @uwaterloo.ca The sun-kissed leaves are slowly starting to transition from green to orange and yellow.
A maple tree with leaves just starting to turn a lovely shade of orange A path across from Dana Porter Library and the UWaterloo sign
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
It’s a beautiful evening for a stroll on campus @uwaterloo.ca #stillfeelslikesummer
The Grad House on a Friday evening.A pathway on campus with Dana Porter Library at night in the distance.Dana Porter all aglow on a balmy September evening.
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
The Spring term is about the start on campus. It’s a welcome change after a long winter! #uwaterloo #springtime
A statue of a goose in flight on campus with flowers behindA Leo Messel Magnolia tree in bloom (planted in memory of Tina Laplante Roy) on campus across the creek.A close up picture of a white magnolia blossom A photo of a pink magnolia tree blossoming. The pic is coming into focus like the term that is about to start.
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
What’s new in age-related macular degeneration research?
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration Research Advances
Recent developments in research on age-related macular degeneration.
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RNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
As more people join Bluesky, let’s make sure accessibility is part of the conversation. Share to help us spread the word on World Kindness Day 🫶
“Be kind, add alt text.” Our bold, central message has pink hearts in a hand-drawn style above it, and social share icons below with a reminder to “help spread the word.”
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Happy November! A lovely time of year to walk in the crunchy autumn leaves at University of Waterloo.
Peter Russel Rock Garden in fallColourful maple trees by the grad houseDana Porter library in fallThe meeting circle in fall
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