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

Vietnamese experts warn that myopia is spreading rapidly in schools, with some institutions reporting rates as high as 90%.

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 ...

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 ...

The increasing prevalence of myopia is a global health concern, with high myopia increasing the risk of vision damage. This necessitates the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for early diagnosis, ...

Flora Hui consults part-time as an optometrist at an independent optometry practice. Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition – also known as shortsightedness – already affects up to 35% of ...

This year again, the CAO and its partners are committed to debunking myths about myopia and encouraging annual eye exams for children to protect their sight from a younger age. OTTAWA, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Experts advise not waiting until children progress to start myopia control. Options include atropine, ...