In one 2010 study that followed a group of children through adulthood, children had a 60% of becoming myopic by eighth grade ...

Nearsightedness, or myopia, is an eye problem that causes objects at a distance to appear blurry. A nearsighted person can see things close to them but have a hard time focusing on objects far away.

The average screen time has steadily increased over the last few years. From recognising early symptoms of digital eye strain ...

Myopic macular degeneration (MMD) is a serious eye condition that can cause vision loss. Also known as “pathological myopia” and “degenerative myopia,” MMD most commonly develops in people ...

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 ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased astigmatism in children, with prolonged screen time and less outdoor activity ...

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

In a cohort of 21,655 children ages 6 to 8 years, the prevalence rate of refractive astigmatism of at least 1.0 diopter (D) ...

Every morning – shortly after checking my phone and shortly before brushing my teeth – I pull down my lower eyelids in turn ...