Waterloo Eye Institute optometry clinics

The Waterloo Eye Institute clinic in downtown Kitchener provides essential eye care to more than 300 refugee and newcomer patients each year, helping reduce barriers to settlement.

Taking care of your heart is important year-round. While most people associate heart health with cholesterol levels and blood pressure, few realize that the eyes can offer important clues about cardiovascular conditions. In fact, an eye exam can sometimes detect early signs of heart disease before other symptoms appear.

Heidi Panchaud, once a teacher and now a low vision therapist, is retiring after almost 18 years of service at the Waterloo Eye Institute.