Almost half of the visual impairment in the world can be attributed to uncorrected refractive errors, and myopia constitutes a significant proportion of this problem. Myopia occurs when the focused ...

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 ...

Some people say their short-sightedness gets better as they get older – but can this be true? We explain what really happens ...

If you're a parent struggling to get your kids' off their devices and outdoors to play, here's another reason to keep trying: Spending at least two hours outside each day is one of the most important ...

20 years of research counters notion that near work causes shortsight A study of 4,500 US children over 20 years has identified a single test that can predict which kids will become nearsighted ...

Children who read too close, watch too much TV, or spend too much time staring at computers and tablets are not more likely to develop myopia, or nearsightedness, in the future. Instead, researchers ...

Myopia is a condition where a person cannot see distant objects clearly. This vision problem is experienced by almost one-third of the population. Myopia affects men and women equally. It is often ...

Students across the country are heading back to the classroom, and as parents prepare their kids, a comprehensive eye exam should be included on their back-to-school checklist. Experts say use of ...