Late in 2024, a comprehensive study published in the British Journal of Opthalmology claimed that “the global prevalence of childhood myopia is substantial.” Based on the current trends ...

Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, discusses the pitfalls of myopia treatment and accessibility of that treatment. There are still some pitfalls associated with myopia treatment in children, according to ...

All children are at risk for developing myopia (nearsightedness); however, if one or both parents of the child has nearsightedness, the child will have a higher risk of developing nearsightedness. The ...

However, this well-meaning customization may have the potential to backfire, leading to what I call "paradoxical myopia"—where the very tools meant to expand our horizons end up narrowing them.

Myopia, or nearsightedness ... and in research done after 2008. Quality and Bias:Most of the studies were of good quality, but some had issues like small sample sizes and not accounting for ...

A new study links screen time of over one hour a day to increased myopia risk in children and young adults, with significant rise between 1-4 hours. Researchers advise less than one hour of daily ...

Considering taking supplements to treat myopia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of myopia. Follow the links to read common uses, side effects ...