CORE Clinical

CORE’s team of highly trained clinical scientists has the capacity to execute all stages of study development, from protocol development through recruitment, data collection and analysis, and report generation, for Phase II, III and IV

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CORE Biosciences

CORE’s multidisciplinary biosciences team works together to investigate fundamental research questions relating to the ocular surface and biomaterials, particularly contact lenses.

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CORE Education

CORE Education is dedicated to providing eye care professionals and their patients with information and educational tools in a variety of accessible formats.

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CORE People

CORE is made up of vision scientists, clinicians, microbiologists, administrators, educators, molecular biologists, biotechnicians, data processing specialists and biochemists.

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Research Expertise

CORE seamlessly integrates clinical observations with insights grounded in basic bioscience.

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CORE NEWS

New Contact Lens Update Explores the Evolution of Scleral Lenses

WATERLOO, ONTARIO, February 18, 2026—The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has published Issue 88 of Contact Lens Update, which focuses entirely on scleral lenses—one of the most transformative modalities in modern contact lens practice. Four feature stories examine the expanding role of sclerals, real-world prescribing trends, and the technologies shaping contemporary practice. The … Read More “New Contact Lens Update Explores the Evolution of Scleral Lenses”

CORE Summarizes TFOS DEWS III Reports to Boost Dry Eye Knowledge

WATERLOO, Ontario, December 15, 2025—The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has published issue 87 of Contact Lens Update, which focuses on the third edition of the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society Dry Eye WorkShop report (TFOS DEWS III). Expert-authored summaries and downloadable PDFs aim to increase understanding of key conclusions and recommended … Read More “CORE Summarizes TFOS DEWS III Reports to Boost Dry Eye Knowledge”