Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a growing concern, especially among children. Increased screen time and reduced outdoor ...

Foveal thickness was greater for the inner retina in the high myopia group. The high myopia group had thinner parafoveal and perifoveal retinal regions. Perspective from Erick Henderson ...

Have you noticed that more children than ever are wearing glasses? Global research indicates 35% of children are affected by ...

Digital eye strain may seem harmless at first but left untreated it can lead to chronic and irreversible vision impairments ...

Perspective from John Assan, OD, FAAO Dual-focus contact lenses appeared effective in high myopia in teenagers and young adults, according to a study published in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics.

Babies with ROP are at risk of getting high myopia. Your child may also need to have earlier or more frequent eye exams if you or your pediatrician suspects there may be a vision problem.

High myopia is typically defined as short-sightedness of over minus 5 dioptres (500 degrees), though some experts argue that it should be minus 6 dioptres (600 degrees) and above. Excessive eye ...

According to a secondary analysis of the 24- Month Myopia Outcome Study of Atropine in Children (MOSAIC) trial, 0.05% atropine eye drops were more effective in controlling myopia progression and ...

OT explores how the provision and uptake of myopia management has changed in the UK – and how this has shaped public ...