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Welcome to WiF's blog! Here, you'll find articles ranging from advancements in healthcare to taking care of your vision–all written by our Executive Team and Research Development Committee.
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The Father of Ophthalmology: Georg Bartisch
Each day, new discoveries are being made in the field of medicine. This is no different for ophthalmology, as scientists constantly find...
Apr 6, 20222 min read
A Monochrome World
Colour blindness, or colour vision deficiency (CVD), is a condition that affects an individual’s ability to perceive and differentiate...
Apr 6, 20222 min read
Origins of “20/20 Vision” Expression: The Snellen Chart
Image from https://www.allaboutvision.com/eye-exam/expect.htm Imagine stepping into the optometrist clinic for an eye exam, sitting...
Mar 14, 20222 min read
Regenerative Medicine in Ophthalmology
https://stemcellstransplantinstitute.com/2018/02/21/myth-vs-fact-explaining-the-controversy-of-stem-cell-therapy/ Among the thousands of...
Mar 14, 20222 min read
The Different Types of Eye Drops
https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/pharmacy-technicians-guide-advice-for-applying-dry-eye-treatments Eye drops are a vital...
Mar 14, 20223 min read
The Importance of Solar Eclipse Protection
In two years, the rare spectacle, that is the total solar eclipse, will occur once again for the world to see. This event will happen on...
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Stargardt Disease. What Is It?
Stargardt disease is a rare inherited genetic disease that occurs when fatty material accumulates in the macula, a vital part of the...
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Immune Cells Challenge Scientific Dogma
How often does shampoo get in your eyes when you take a shower? Your eyes encounter foreign materials on a daily basis: dust, bluelight,...
Jan 25, 20222 min read
The Brilliant World of Night Vision
Have you ever wondered how you are still able to see your bed when you turn off the light at night? Or how people don’t trip over...
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Is Screen Time Linked to Myopia?
With the rise of digital devices associated with quarantine and the ongoing pandemic, more evidence emerges as to how it affects our...
Dec 20, 20212 min read
The Phenomenon of Multi-coloured Eyes
When we look at different eye colours, we often find people with brown eyes, blue eyes, amber eyes, or other colours. Though it is very...
Dec 20, 20212 min read
What Does Caffeine Do To Our Eyes?
Caffeinated beverages have become standard drinks for the majority of Canadian high school students. It is commonly known that caffeine...
Dec 20, 20212 min read
A New Treatment for Dry Eyes
Impacting around 38 million people in the US, dry eye disease is a chronic condition that occurs when a person has an imbalance of tear...
Dec 4, 20212 min read
A Dream Becomes A Reality
For the blind to regain sight may seem like a concept out of fiction; an issue that is beyond the limits of mankind to solve. Yet, the...
Dec 4, 20212 min read
Potential New Treatment for Vision Loss in Rare Genetic Disorder
Usher syndrome, named after ophthalmologist Charles Usher, is a hereditary genetic disorder that mainly causes hearing and vision loss....
Dec 4, 20212 min read
Does Smoking Weed Affect our Vision?
With the recent legalization of marijuana use in Canada, cannabis use has soared in popularity. However, there isn’t really any clear...
Jul 26, 20212 min read
Racial Disparities Hinted in Ophthalmology Drug Trials
Image: https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/china-kanghong-pharma-hits-limit-down-as-france-stops-trials-of-ophthalmic-drug A study recently...
Jul 26, 20212 min read
An Interview With Ophthalmologist, Vicki Chan
Tell me about yourself. My name is Vicki, I live in Los Angeles. I am an ophthalmologist, actually Glaucoma trained. I am also a mother...
Jul 26, 20216 min read
Are the benefits of overnight contacts worth the risks?
Myopia, also known as “nearsightedness” is increasing worldwide. Without effective prevention measures, it’s estimated that by the year...
Jul 9, 20212 min read
Using Octopus Vision Technology on Humans
While there are not many things that an octopus and human being have in common, octopuses may actually be the key to detecting early...
Jul 9, 20212 min read
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