Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition. More than 40% of Americans can't see clearly at a distance because their eye is longer than normal. Usually myopia doesn't cause any problems ...

If you've ever found yourself driving down the highway and noticed that billboards, traffic signs or vehicles in the distance appear blurry, chances are you're experiencing some form of myopia. This ...

Dilating eyedrops may delay ― and perhaps even prevent ― the onset of myopia in children, according to findings from a study published today in JAMA. The study was conducted by researchers in Hong ...

Both astigmatism and myopia are issues that can affect a person’s vision. While they have similar symptoms and treatments are largely the same, they are distinct ocular conditions. Astigmatism and ...

The World Health Organization warns that by 2030, 40% of the world's population will be nearsighted. In the U.S. alone, myopia rates have soared over the past 50 years, from 25% in 1971 to nearly 42% ...

Patients with high myopia can be at risk for ocular pathology, so managing, slowing and treating myopia in pediatric patients with drugs, multifocal contact lenses and refractive surgery are necessary ...

The FDA granted a first-ever market authorization for eyeglass lenses for children with myopia, or nearsightedness, the agency announced Thursday. The approval of the Essilor Stellest lenses with ...

In a new consensus report, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine said that myopia should be classified as a disease that requires a medical diagnosis, and that children should ...

Myopia (aka nearsightedness) is a common condition among both children and adults. In simple terms, the eyes of people with myopia aren’t able to focus light rays correctly on the retina. As a result, ...

There are several surgical treatments for myopia, including LASIK and PRK. Each procedure comes with its own risks and benefits. Myopia — better known as nearsightedness — is a common condition that ...