Center for Ophthalmology Research and Education

The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) is a premier research organization and contract research organization (CRO) based at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Specializing in vision science, CORE provides comprehensive clinical and bioscience research services to the global ophthalmic and optometric industries. The center is globally recognized for its expertise in contact lens technology, dry eye disease, myopia control, and advanced ocular drug delivery systems. CORE supports the development of new products through Phase I-IV clinical trials and fundamental laboratory studies, serving as a critical link between academic research and commercialization for major vision care companies.