Myopia, the medical term for nearsightedness, is a vision condition where close objects look clear but far objects look blurry, said David Berntsen, professor of optometry and chair of clinical ...

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.

While there are more permanent treatments for nearsightedness in the works, nearsighted children tend to require glasses or contacts for life, and more severe cases can lead to more extreme eye ...

She says people with severe myopia — a prescription of -6.00 or higher — have an increased risk of developing cataracts at an early age, as well as glaucoma and retinal tears. All of these can ...

Risk Above 40 years of age Certain medical conditions such as hypertension and diabetes Extreme myopia or hyperopia Family ...

Check sample answers at the end of the page. News: Study finds that the number of Hong Kong children with myopia hit a record high during Covid pandemic amid more reliance on screens Chinese ...

According to a secondary analysis of the 24- Month Myopia Outcome Study of Atropine in Children (MOSAIC) trial, 0.05% atropine eye drops were more effective in controlling myopia progression and ...

Ten-year-old Ethan suddenly developed myopia, and it quickly got worse. But where once children like Ethan had to rely on increasingly stronger lenses, his vision was stabilised with the use of ...