What is retinal detachment and how is it linked to severe myopia? Experts break down why it happens, the telltale symptoms ...

Experts explain whether Lasik or lens implants affect your risk, and how a hair strand-like microshunt could reduce reliance on lifelong eye drops for patients.

Myopia is developing at a significant rate among young people, and screens are probably not the only factors involved. While ...

For years, rising rates of myopia—or nearsightedness—have been widely attributed to increased screen time, especially among children and young adults. But new research from scientists at the SUNY ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LAS VEGAS — Eye care providers have a responsibility to explain to parents the risks of progression if their ...

The goals of the study are to assess the current mechanistic understanding of myopia pathogenesis and causes of its increased prevalence, to identify knowledge gaps and barriers to progress, and to ...

Cases of myopia, or short-sightedness, are increasing rapidly around the world, and a new study suggests that our modern tendency to spend more time indoors could be a key driving factor. While we ...

To minimise risk, she recommended avoiding continuous scrolling without interruption, maintaining adequate viewing distance, ...

Dim indoor light and prolonged close focus may be quietly fueling the global rise in nearsightedness.