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 CORE Guidance Focuses on Contact Lens Handling and Dropout Impact

WATERLOO, Ontario, October 14, 2026—The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has launched Issue 92 of Contact Lens Update focused on contact lens handling and its potential impact on successful lens wear and dropout. The bi-monthly publication is available at no charge by visiting ContactLensUpdate.com. “Contact lens handling is an essential part of the … Read More “New CORE Guidance Focuses on Contact Lens Handling and Dropout Impact”

New Contact Lens Update Provides Tips for Communicating with Presbyopic Patients

WATERLOO, ONTARIO, August 17, 2026—The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has published Issue 91 of Contact Lens Update, which focuses on optimizing communication skills to help educate patients about contact lenses for presbyopia. The bi-monthly publication is available at no charge by visiting ContactLensUpdate.com. “No one likes to be reminded that they are … Read More “New Contact Lens Update Provides Tips for Communicating with Presbyopic Patients”