It’s one of the most common, and most embarrassing, events in a child’s life: the first time they’re fitted with eyeglasses. But a new study finds that eyedrops containing atropine — a substance ...

Myopia, frequently called nearsightedness, can be as inconvenient as it is common. A vision condition that causes nearby objects to appear clear but distant ones to appear blurry, myopia can happen ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Myopia or nearsightedness is a common vision problem that often begins between the ages of 6 and 14.

As many as 30% of children and teens across the world were nearsighted in 2023, a new study has revealed. Diagnoses of nearsightedness (myopia) are expected to worsen over the next two decades, ...

The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon. The three-year study found that a daily drop in each ...

A new clinical trial has found that a common eye drop is a safe and effective way to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. The finding may provide an easier way of treating the ...

The U.S. FDA authorized marketing of new specialized eyeglass lenses to help slow the progression of myopia in children ages ...

Technological advancements are mainstream in society and are frequently making their way into daily routine. This raises concerns about possible health risks, such as the progression of eye conditions ...

For many children, the experience of getting their first pair of glasses is an inevitable milestone, the first in a lifetime ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition. More than 40% of Americans can't see clearly at a distance because their eye is longer than normal. Usually myopia doesn't cause any problems ...

Dilating eyedrops may delay ― and perhaps even prevent ― the onset of myopia in children, according to findings from a study published today in JAMA. The study was conducted by researchers in Hong ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon. The three-year study found that a ...