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.

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

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 ...

Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, discusses the pitfalls of myopia treatment and accessibility of that treatment. There are still some pitfalls associated with myopia treatment in children, according to Brianna ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Many practitioners who do not offer myopia management say they do not have the expertise to do so. Patient ...

Myopia is skyrocketing around the world, often blamed on endless screen time — but new research suggests the real culprit may ...

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 ...

This activity was supported by contracts between the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Optometry; the American Optometric Association; the Health Care Alliance for Patient ...