With myopia affecting 1 in 3 people, eye experts are urging clinicians to act now to slow progression in patients.

Children are developing nearsightedness earlier in life, and while looking too long and too close at phones and tablets may play a role, the answer is not that simple, according to a Connecticut ...

Myopic macular degeneration (MMD), or pathological myopia, occurs when high myopia (severe nearsightedness) stretches the retina, causing symptoms like blurry vision and blind spots. MMD affects up to ...

A condition causing progressive vision loss is receiving more attention as diagnoses rise, especially among younger populations with severe nearsightedness. Myopic macular degeneration presents a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with high myopia had less favorable refractive results after LASIK but still had satisfactory ...

In modern society, we live surrounded by digital devices such as smartphones, computers, and tablets. While these environments provide convenience, they can pose a serious threat to our eye 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 ...

This chapter establishes the significance of myopia by examining prevalence throughout the world and in the United States. It also examines how myopia is defined and measured, which is fundamental to ...