With myopia affecting 1 in 3 people, eye experts are urging clinicians to act now to slow progression in patients.

Parents have long warned that it "ruins the eyes" and leads to glasses. In reality, sitting close to the TV hasn’t been ...

1. Myopia is a silent epidemic. Fully half of the world's population is projected to be nearsighted by 2050. [3] This incidence far exceeds normal expected levels, making myopia the epidemic that most ...

Child eye test and eye exam. Little girl having eye check-up, with phoropter. Doctor performs eye test for child. This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine.

Background/aims Although 0.01% atropine is widely used for myopia control, its efficacy is debated and its effectiveness ...

In a new consensus report, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine said that myopia should be classified as a disease that requires a medical diagnosis, and that children should ...

A study from 7 institutions in Hong Kong reported that tapering of low-dose atropine before the drug was discontinued had ...

Rates of childhood myopia have increased steadily over the past decade, with eye care professionals reporting that vision changes are appearing at younger ages. Astigmatism, which affects how light ...

Eye experts explain links between screen time and shortsightedness and offer advice on how to prevent it More than one in three children and teenagers worldwide are shortsighted, according to the ...

Myopia, which is also known as nearsightedness, represents a vision condition in which an object close to the eye is seen clearly, whereas objects farther away appear blurred. The name is derived from ...

Myopia in children is often detected late due to its gradual onset and subtle symptoms. Early detection is crucial for slowing progression and preventing severe conditions. Regular eye check-ups and ...