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

A recent study finds a link between the rise in kids’ worsening vision and screen time. The study, published by Jama Network ...

Also known as “pathological myopia” and “degenerative myopia ... Detecting it early can help prevent irreversible vision loss. It can lead to legal blindness if left untreated.

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leading to myopia. Outdoor activities, especially in natural daylight, play a crucial role in eye health. Sunlight helps regulate eye growth and may prevent excessive elongation of the eyeball.

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 ...

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 ...

particularly when it comes to decreasing the risks of myopia. “Simply reducing screen time in favor of traditional near-vision activities may not be an effective prevention strategy,” the ...

“Myopia risk increased significantly from 1 ... in favor of traditional near-vision activities may not be an effective prevention strategy,” researchers added. “A more effective approach ...

Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading eye health and safety nonprofit organization, has announced that Matt MacDonald, president and global head of managed care, EyeMed Vision Care, has been named ...