Myopia, which is also known as nearsightedness, represents a vision condition in which an object close to the eye is seen clearly, whereas objects farther away appear blurred. The name is derived from ...

June 15, 2012 — Many children develop myopia (nearsightedness) during childhood, with most cases occurring in children aged 9 to 13 years. For this reason, regular eye exams are critical, according to ...

Langis Michaud has received research funding from Bausch and Lomb, Neurolens and Fitlens. He has received speaker's fees from Johnson and Johnson and Essilor. Université de Montréal provides funding ...

OT dives into a key topic in the education programme at 100% Optical 2026. This week: Fabian Yii on definitions of myopia ...

More than 40% of Americans are estimated to have myopia, also known as nearsightedness. While many may consider it a minor inconvenience easily remedied with glasses, authors of a report published ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, affects about a quarter of the U.S. population. It can be managed or delayed, but there is no known cure. If you can see things clearly up close, but they get blurrier as ...

There are several surgical treatments for myopia, including LASIK and PRK. Each procedure comes with its own risks and benefits. Myopia — better known as nearsightedness — is a common condition that ...

Myopia, a common vision issue affecting both young and old, does not improve with age as per experts. It typically stabilizes by the 20s or 30s but presbyopia can temporarily obscure its effects in ...

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Flora Hui consults part-time as an optometrist at an independent optometry practice. Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition – also known as shortsightedness – already affects up to 35% of ...