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

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

Daily screen time boosts myopia risk by 21%, prompting experts to recommend limits for children during developmental periods ...

The EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use said that a phase 3 study in children aged 3-14 years demonstrated ...

Astigmatism, a common refractive error causing blurred or distorted vision, is primarily caused by an irregular shape of the ...

Spending a lot of time outdoors may be the best way to prevent myopia, or delay its progression, but this isn't always ...

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

A meta-analysis in JAMA Ophthalmology confirms that extended near-work activities, including prolonged screen use, contribute ...

By taking simple steps such as following the 20-20-20 rule, and maintaining proper viewing distances, individuals can ...

About 50 percent of the global population is expected to develop near-sightedness in the near future, thanks to the ...

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

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