CORE News

  • CORE Publication on Multifocal Contact Lenses Builds Fitting Confidence and Aids Wearer Adoption

    WATERLOO, Ontario, October 7, 2024—Although an increasing number of multifocal contact lens options are available, global prescribing rates remain relatively low, primarily due to perceived fitting challenges in the category. The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has focused Issue 80 of Contact Lens Update on providing insights and tips for eye care practitioners…

  • New CORE Publication Provides Guidance on Cosmetics and Ocular Health

    WATERLOO, Ontario, August 26, 2024—In response to the rising visibility of beauty trends on Internet and social media, the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has dedicated Issue 79 of Contact Lens Update to the effect of cosmetics and cosmetic treatments on the eye. The publication is available at no charge by visiting ContactLensUpdate.com.…

  • Latest CORE Publication Offers Soft Toric Contact Lens Insights for Practitioners

    WATERLOO, Ontario, June 26, 2024—Prescribing soft toric contact lenses is center stage for Issue 78 of Contact Lens Update. Left uncorrected when eye care providers instead prescribe spherical soft lenses, astigmatism can lead to reduced visual acuity, visual fatigue, poor overall vision quality, and dropout. Published by the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE),…

  • LVPEI and CORE Sign Partnership Agreement for Vision Science and Therapeutic Development

    WATERLOO, CANADA, and HYDERABAD, INDIA, April 26, 2024—L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) and the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) at the University of Waterloo have entered into a strategic partnership to advance vision science research and therapeutic development, as well as to enhance eye care delivery on a global scale. Structured as a…

  • CORE Publication Helps Eye Care Professionals Prepare for a New Wave of Dry Eye Disease Medications

    Recently Approved and Promising Pharmacological Treatments Spotlighted in Contact Lens Update Issue 77 WATERLOO, Ontario, April 17, 2024—In response to accelerating clinical interest about new, innovative treatments for dry eye disease, the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has dedicated Issue 77 of Contact Lens Update to several recent introductions and promising pipeline developments.…

  • Latest CORE Publication Offers Specialty Contact Lens and Myopia Management Insights for Practitioners

    WATERLOO, Ontario, Feb 29, 2024—Advancements in and increased fitting of scleral and corneo-scleral lenses, plus resurgent interest surrounding orthokeratology for managing myopia control, sets the stage for Issue 76 of Contact Lens Update. Published by the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), the bi-monthly publication is available at no charge by visiting ContactLensUpdate.com. “Specialty…

  • CORE Explores Presbyopia Pharmacological Treatments in New Publication

    WATERLOO, Ontario, December 19, 2023—Even with recent advances, managing presbyopia still presents significant challenges for achieving perfect vision at all distances. The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has focused Issue 75 of Contact Lens Update to exploring current and future pharmacological treatments, and how they compare to multifocal contact lenses. The independent, bi-monthly…

  • CORE Publishes Summaries of the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) Lifestyle Reports to Promote Practitioner and Patient Knowledge

    Contact Lens Update Issue 74 Now Available WATERLOO, Ontario, November 7, 2023—In response to increased clinical interest regarding how lifestyle choices affect the ocular surface, the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has published a resource collection to promote greater understanding among the global eye care community and their patients. Issue 74 of Contact…

  • CORE Publishes Contact Lens Sustainability Infographics Series in 25 Diverse Languages

    Effort Follows Widespread Global Response to English-Only Versions WATERLOO, ONTARIO, October 31, 2023—The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has published a series of infographics in 25 diverse languages that encourage responsible contact lens recycling and disposal. The initiative resulted from widespread positive feedback about four English-only versions released earlier this year. The series…

  • CORE Announces Broadest Ever Scientific Program for American Academy of Optometry ‘23

    WATERLOO, ONTARIO, October 6, 2023—The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has announced a multifaceted series of scientific presentations, lectures, and posters for the American Academy of Optometry 2023 Annual Meeting, scheduled from October 11-14. The diverse lineup represents the breadth of the organization’s expertise and impact across the optometric world, which has accelerated…