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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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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...

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Mar 14, 20223 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...

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Feb 17, 20222 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...

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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...

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Jan 25, 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,...

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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...

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Dec 20, 20212 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...

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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...

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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...

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Dec 4, 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...

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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...

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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....

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Jul 26, 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...

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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...

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Jul 26, 20216 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...

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Jul 9, 20212 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...

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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...

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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...

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May 8, 20214 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...

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May 8, 20212 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...

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