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Blog
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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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
Remembering More From Reading Print Than Digital Materials
Due to the pandemic, many schools have become fully online, limiting printed materials and transitioning to digital materials. An...
Jul 9, 20212 min read
An Interview with WiF’s co-founder, Natalie Chen
Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Natalie Chen, the cofounder of WiF about her experiences within WiF and her vision for WiF...
May 8, 20214 min read
Police Brutality: A Harm to the Medical Community
The gradual accumulation of hate crimes worldwide inevitably causes a gray area in between two workplaces, the medical and police...
May 8, 20212 min read
Eye Protection In Sports
Sports are entertaining to watch; however, there is always the danger of sustaining eye injuries while playing. Keith Gordon, former...
May 8, 20212 min read
Beauty for Contact Lens Wearers
Contact lenses, which sit on the surface of the eye and allow persons with impaired vision to see clearly, are known to lead to...
May 8, 20212 min read
Breakdown of the Need for a Breakdown
While it is possible for other animals to express sadness, crying for emotional purposes is a bodily function exclusive to humans. In...
May 8, 20212 min read
Vision Rehabilitation: Digital Haptics For The Visually Impaired
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 2.2 billion people in our world experience vision impairment. As a result,...
May 8, 20212 min read
Nova Scotia’s Presumed Consent Law: What does this mean for Ophthalmology?
Nova Scotia recently made one of the most significant Canadian health policy changes in recent memory. Normally, we consent, or “opt-in”...
Apr 17, 20212 min read
Coming Soon: Myopia-Correcting Glasses
Myopia, also known as near-sightness, is one of the most common visual impairments in America. It is the result of the distance between...
Apr 17, 20212 min read
Medical Mystery: Vision Impairment Rates Decline For 65+ Individuals Within A Decade
A recent study found that American adults aged 65 and older have better vision compared to the same age group from about a decade ago. In...
Apr 17, 20212 min read
The unintended consequences of COVID policies
While COVID-19 lockdown policies have been implemented to keep us safe, they have some unintended harmful side effects on our physical...
Apr 2, 20212 min read
Accessible Design: Bringing Equality to Stores
Imagine if you had difficulty seeing, and you needed to go out to buy one bottle of shampoo and conditioner. How would you differentiate...
Apr 2, 20212 min read
“The Glaucoma In Perspective” Mobile App Educates About Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which can cause people to progressively lose their vision and in some...
Apr 2, 20212 min read
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