Myopia -- or nearsightedness -- affects millions of people worldwide, including celebrities like Taylor Swift, Brad Pitt and Nicole Kidman. Experts say by 2050, about half of the world’s population ...

Cataract surgery in the highly myopic patient, typically defined by an axial length greater than 26 mm, represents one of the most demanding scenarios in refractive cataract surgery.While these ...

LARI’ spectacle lenses effectively slow myopia or nearsightedness in children, and switching lenslet designs can increase long-term myopia control efficacy.

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 ...

Eye doctors are sounding the alarm. The American Optometric Association says more than 40 percent of Americans are myopic, or nearsighted, and warns that number is increasing. "We know from studies, ...

As the rate of myopia in children grows, research is keeping a finger pointed at the fact much of our lives is spent indoors. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health ...

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 ...

As red-light laser therapy gains popularity in Asia for slowing myopia in children, reports of vision damage have emerged, ...

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 ...

The United States is fast becoming a nearsighted nation: More than 40% of Americans have myopia, and the number is climbing fast, especially for children. Experts aren’t sure why, but they believe ...