By 2050, an estimated 50% of the world's population will be nearsighted, and nearly a billion people will suffer from severe ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . This year, Healio covered several studies and updates about treatment options to slow myopia progression, ...

Rates of nearsightedness, or myopia, are skyrocketing in kids—and scientists say it has to do with how little time they’re spending outdoors. Here’s why it’s so good for your vision. Research suggests ...

Combat childhood myopia by balancing screen time with outdoor play to ensure healthy eye development. Prioritize natural daylight and the 20-20-20 rule to prevent vision complications like glaucoma, ...

Langis Michaud has received research funding from Bausch and Lomb, Neurolens and Fitlens. He has received speaker's fees from Johnson and Johnson and Essilor. Université de Montréal provides funding ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with high myopia had less favorable refractive results after LASIK but still had satisfactory ...

Myopic macular degeneration (MMD), or pathological myopia, occurs when high myopia (severe nearsightedness) stretches the retina, causing symptoms like blurry vision and blind spots. MMD affects up to ...

The contact lens manufacturer has confirmed the introduction of MyDay MiSight 1 day, which will be available in market in the ...

Atropine prescriptions in children with myopia did not increase ocular complication risks compared to non-users, despite myopia's inherent risks. The study involved over 1.2 million children, with 67% ...