Myopia, or near-sightedness, is a condition where nearby objects appear clear, but distant objects look blurry. It is the most common refractive error, typically affecting the younger population ...

Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition—also known as shortsightedness—already affects up to 35% of children across the world, according to a recent review of global data. The ...

A Chinese study reveals that secondhand smoke exposure significantly increases the risk of early-onset myopia in children ...

An eye drop formulation intended to slow progression of myopia in children has been recommended for a marketing authorization by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Ryjunea, developed by Santen ...

Childhood myopia, or nearsightedness, is growing rapidly in the U.S. and around the world. Researchers say kids who spend two hours outside every day, are less likely to develop the condition.

During part 1 of the study, participants aged 3 to 14 years with myopia of 0.5 D (diopters) to 6.00 D in both eyes were randomly assigned to receive 1 drop of SYD-101 (0.01% atropine or 0.03% ...

New long-term data on Essilor Stellest spectacle lenses show efficacy in slowing myopia progression for up to 6 years in Chinese participants, including into young adulthood, according to ...

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.