Myopia is a refractive error (blurred vision at a given distance) that affects about 30% of the world's population. This ...

In the systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis, a daily 1-hour increment in digital screen time was associated with 21 per cent higher odds of myopia (nearsightedness).

though more studies are needed to determine the specific root causes. Because the condition generally occurs in people who already have high grade myopia, some symptoms might be hard to ...

Myopia is a condition where distant or far away objects appear blurry while close objects remain clear Prolonged near-work can strain the eye muscles and contribute to changes in eye shape ...

Three studies showed that adults aged 20 to 50 years with myopia experienced about –1 D of progression. Most progression occurred between 20 and 30 years of age. Perspective from Alexander ...

As the use of smartphones and other digital devices increases, more children are experiencing deteriorating vision.

If you need another reason to spend less time on your computer ... was associated with a 21 percent higher risk of developing myopia, or nearsightedness, according to findings published in JAMA ...

Recognizing the urgency of the issue, a group of high school students from Ottawa, Ontario, launched Project Brightsight, a community initiative as part of their local HOSA chapter aimed at educating ...