Pediatric progressive myopia is a growing global public health concern, linked to serious ocular complications including ...

Myopia Profile has announced the launch of Myopia Action Month, a global initiative to unite eye care professionals and combat childhood myopia through free online seminars, lectures by industry ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Back to Healio With myopia on the rise, optometrists ...

FV Hospital, one of the largest private hospitals in Vietnam, has recently introduced a myopia control programme for children and adolescents aged 3-18. The new service aims to screen young people for ...

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 ...

Five genetic variants may be linked to the onset of short-sightedness in people who study to university level. The discovery could help to identify children who are more likely to develop the ...

FRANCE — Today, close to 40% of adults in France are nearsighted. Experts say that in 2050, that number could be as high as 60%. The Institute for Medical Education and Prevention (IEMP) has launched ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

The World Health Organization warns that by 2030, 40% of the world's population will be nearsighted. In the U.S. alone, myopia rates have soared over the past 50 years, from 25% in 1971 to nearly 42% ...

“It is a distinct honor to receive this award and join the ranks of esteemed leaders in the field,” Khanal said. “This recognition is a testament to my efforts and a reflection of the collective ...

If your child has myopia, also known as nearsightedness or shortsightedness, they’ll need regular appointments with an eye doctor. Their optometrist or ophthalmologist will check to see if the myopia ...