Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a vision condition where close objects look clear but far objects look blurry. This occurs when the shape of the eye causes light rays to bend and focus in front of ...

Children spending more time indoors and on screens is causing a sharp rise in myopia, with cases appearing younger and progressing faster. Early detection and outdoor breaks are key for prevention.

Myopia rates in the U.S. have skyrocketed over the past 50 years, from 25% in the 1970s to nearly 42% in 2017, according to the National Eye Institute.

High myopia is associated with increased risk of sight threatening conditions like retinal detachments, cataracts, glaucoma and myopic maculopathy. Protecting children’s sight ...

SightGlass Vision has announced positive results from its 4-year CYPRESS study, which tested myopia control performance of the company’s Diffusion Optics Technology spectacle lenses.According to ...

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.

How to spot if your child has sight problems and what you can do about it - An optometrist tells Lisa Salmon the red flags to be aware of when it come to vision ...

Commonly called nearsightedness, myopia has greatly increased over the last three decades. The federal government should pursue policy changes to encourage children to spend more time outdoors, which ...