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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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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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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 19, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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...
Mar 4, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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