Podcast

Sight for sore eyes

Trefford Simpson investigates how — and why — our eyes feel pain
Institution(s)
University of Waterloo
Province(s)
Ontario
Topic(s)
Health sciences
Photo of Trafford Simpson, professor of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo Optometry and Vision Science Professor Trefford Simpson shares the insights he's gained over two decades of research into the nerves on the surface of the human eye, and discusses the elusive goal of modern lens-makers: to create a comfortable contact lens. 

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