A new type of lens approved by the FDA promises to slow nearsightedness in children. These specialized glasses, available in ...

Ask Kate, an AI chatbot focused on answering questions about myopia management — based only on articles published on ...

OT dives into a key topic in the education programme at 100% Optical 2026. This week: Fabian Yii on definitions of myopia ...

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 in children is often detected late due to its gradual onset and subtle symptoms. Early detection is crucial for slowing progression and preventing severe conditions. Regular eye check-ups and ...

Myopia, which is also known as nearsightedness, represents a vision condition in which an object close to the eye is seen clearly, whereas objects farther away appear blurred. The name is derived from ...

Wall Street Journal editorial board member Allysia Finley discusses the childhood myopia epidemic linked to increased screen ...

Children's eyesight is steadily getting worse with one in three now short-sighted or unable to see things in the distance clearly, a global analysis suggests. The researchers say Covid lockdowns may ...