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An optometrist is concerned more children are now at risk of getting myopia or short-sightedness, due to the increase in daily screen-time. A Specsavers survey had found more than half of parents aren ...

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 ...

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 ...

Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Children with myopia using 0.05% atropine eye drops had less myopia progression and/or less axial elongation compared ...

Perhaps equally concerning is the growing prevalence of myopia. Ten years ago, one-fourth of the world’s population was nearsighted. By 2030, that will increase to 50% (Holden and colleagues).

Purpose: Astigmatism can lead to meridional amblyopia, an orientation-specific visual deficit. This study investigated the effects of astigmatism on meridional anisotropy in contrast sensitivity (CS) ...

Why more children are being diagnosed with myopia New research shows a sharp increase in rates of near-sightedness in kids. Spencer Turcotte finds out why.

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.

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 ...

A pair of University of Houston optometry researchers is warning against the use of low-level red light (LLRL) therapy as a method to control myopia, or nearsightedness, especially in children. Over ...

Background: The studies on the association between sleep duration and myopia are limited, and the evidence is inconsistent. This study aimed to evaluate the association between sleep duration and ...