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.

According to a study published in 2024 in the American Medical Association's Journal of Ophthalmology, 79% of children and ...

Childhood myopia appears to be on the increase, and could be due to looking at small screens and less time spent outdoors ...

Myopia is on the rise globally, expected to afflict half the world by 2050. Children's increased screen time and reduced ...

Vertical and horizontal relative peripheral refraction (RPR) are associated with faster axial length progression and higher risk of incident myopia, according to a study published online June 16 ...