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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...
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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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- Apr 2, 2021
- 2 min
“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...
- Mar 19, 2021
- 2 min
Could acupuncture actually work to cure glaucoma?
Would you stick needles into your eyes as a treatment? Believe it or not, acupuncture, a form of traditional Chinese medicine in which...
- Mar 19, 2021
- 2 min
The Relationship Between COVID-19 and Rare Eye Diseases
The unexpected appearance of COVID-19 has led to several discoveries and innovations in the medical field. Earlier this year, Amilia...
- Mar 19, 2021
- 2 min
The Struggles Faced By Visually Impaired During This Pandemic
During this pandemic, the visually impaired have experienced countless obstacles in addition to those already faced in the past. Diane...
- Mar 4, 2021
- 2 min
Insurance Fails to Cover Glaucoma Treatments Costs
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60, and as a result, it is imperative to begin and continue...
- Mar 4, 2021
- 2 min
Breaking Down The Cost of Your Prescription Glasses
What difference does it make if one picks black frames over white frames? From frame styles to lens types, there are several factors that...
- Mar 4, 2021
- 2 min
The Relationship Between Our Diet And Our Eye Health
Have you ever wondered how our diet plays a role in our eye health? Or were you ever concerned that you may get vision problems just...
- Feb 23, 2021
- 2 min
Improper Face Mask Use Linked to Increased Risk of Ocular Disease
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing face masks have become our new normal. While they are meant to keep us safe from the virus, prevent...
- Feb 23, 2021
- 2 min
The Relationship Between Air Pollution and Your Eyes
For translations in 中文: Click the translate button in the top right corner of the website. Biology often teaches the importance of clean...
- Feb 23, 2021
- 2 min
The Rise of Hand Sanitizer Use Is Harmful To Children’s Eyes
For translations in 中文, 한국어, Português, Español: Click the translate button in the top right corner of the website. During the pandemic,...
- Feb 8, 2021
- 2 min
Do Genetics and the Environment Affect Myopia?
For translations in 中文: Click the translate button in the top right corner of the website. Image: https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/nearsi...
- Feb 8, 2021
- 2 min
A Contact Lens’ Journey to the Ocean
For translations in 中文: Click the translate button in the top right corner of the website. Contact lenses are designed to correct your...
- Feb 8, 2021
- 2 min
Zika Virus and Its Effects on Ocular Development Pre-Birth and Post-Birth Summary
The Zika virus has been reported in 86 countries worldwide. The symptoms of the virus are usually mild, including fevers, rashes and...
- Jan 21, 2021
- 2 min
Study Highlights Racial Inequities Present in Ophthalmological Treatments
For translations in 中文, Português, Español: Click the translate button in the top right corner of the website. Social inequities sadly...
- Jan 21, 2021
- 2 min
American Academy of Ophthalmology Brings Hope to Myopia Epidemic
For translations in 中文: Click the translate button in the top right corner of the website. Light rays travel to the retina of the eye and...
- Jan 21, 2021
- 2 min
LASIK Eye Surgery: Ensuring The Safety Of One’s Eyes
For translations in 中文, Português, Español: Click the translate button in the top right corner of the website. Complications relating to...
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Debunking the Science Behind Blue Light
For translations in 中文, Français, 한국어, Português, Español: Click the translate button in the top right corner of the website. You have...
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Cataract Surgery and Astigmatism
For translations in 中文, Français, 한국어: Click the translate button in the top right corner of the website. Normally when we think about...
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Eye Health: Screen Time During The Pandemic
For translations in 中文, Français, 한국어, Português, Español: Click the translate button in the top right corner of the website. The myth is...