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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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中文 (Chinese)

Français (French)

한국어 (Korean)

Português (Portuguese)

Español (Spanish)

हिंदी (Hindi)

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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

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, 20212 min read

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 23, 20212 min read

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, 20212 min read

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, 20212 min read

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...

Feb 8, 20212 min read

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, 20212 min read

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, 20212 min read

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...

Jan 21, 20212 min read

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, 20202 min read

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, 20202 min read

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...

Dec 16, 20202 min read

Promising Stem Cell Research: Restoring Vision In People With Macular Diseases

For translations in 中文: Click the translate button in the top right corner of the website. The macular is an important component of the...

Dec 1, 20203 min read

History Made: Regenerated Optic Nerve Cells in Mice

For translations in 中文, Français: Click the translate button in the top right corner of the website. “What we’ve seen is the strongest...

Dec 1, 20202 min read