What is retinal detachment and how is it linked to severe myopia? Experts break down why it happens, the telltale symptoms ...

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 ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common type of refractive error where close objects appear clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. Although this vision ...

For years, rising rates of myopia - or nearsightedness - have been widely attributed to increased screen time, especially among children and young adults. But new research from scientists at the SUNY ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. Myopia, commonly called nearsightedness, is a ...

Myopia is developing at a significant rate among young people, and screens are probably not the only factors involved. While ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

In late September the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made an announcement that has the potential to positively impact tens of millions of kids for the rest of their lives. That’s because the FDA ...