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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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Apr 16, 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”...

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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...

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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...

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Apr 2, 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...

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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...

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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...

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Mar 19, 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...

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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...

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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...

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Mar 4, 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...

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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...

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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...

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Feb 23, 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...

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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...

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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,...

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Feb 8, 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...

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