Ophthalmologist shares 5 daily habits that are causing high myopia in children: ‘Poor posture to…’

The rise of myopia in children is linked to lifestyle choices rather than genetics, according to ophthalmologist Dr Chetan.
Scientific American

Nearsightedness Rates Are Soaring. Here’s Why

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Myopia, or the need for corrected vision to focus or see objects at a ...

Sight for sore eyes: New eyeglass lenses slow progression of myopia in kids

Developed by Paris, France-based EssilorLuxottica and made for children as young as 6, the brand-new Stellest lenses slow the ...
KCCI Des Moines

KCCI Investigates: More kids go nearsighted, so central Iowa eye doctor works to delay progression

IN SCHOOL READY SHAPE. NEW AT SIX KCCI. SUZANNE JOINS US TO TELL US ABOUT WORK BEING DONE IN CENTRAL IOWA FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE GOING NEARSIGHTED AT A YOUNG AGE. SUZANNE. BEN. IOWA REQUIRES CHILDREN TO ...

Eating salmon, tuna and other omega-3 rich foods can cut risk of this eye disease

So now we can add vision to the long list of benefits that come from including more omega-3 fatty acids in the diet. Improved heart health, protection against depression and anxiety, reduced ...