Little is known about the papillomacular bundle defect (PMBD) in glaucoma. As such, we investigated the frequency of PMBD in glaucoma patients with high myopia, and its risk factors. In this ...

The prevalence of myopia and high myopia has escalated markedly over recent decades, with projections estimating that nearly half of the global population will be affected by myopia by 2050. Holden et ...

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 ...

Going nearsighted is a normal part of aging, but not a normal part of growing up, which is why so many people are concerned about rates of myopia soaring among children. In China, where they track ...

Every year, the UdeM School of Optometry professor looks at over 2,000 articles to trace major developments in how myopia has been understood and treated over the past quarter century and to extract ...

Eye floaters are often harmless, but doctors say a sudden increase in these drifting spots could signal a serious retinal ...

This chapter lays the groundwork for the remainder of the report by providing fundamental information about myopia and the eye. Descriptions and definitions of components of the eye are included here ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Myopia is a disease caused by excessive elongation of the eye that poses a high risk for blinding conditions.