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 ...

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 ...

Myopic macular degeneration (MMD), or pathological myopia, occurs when high myopia (severe nearsightedness) stretches the retina, causing symptoms like blurry vision and blind spots. MMD affects up to ...

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.

If you've ever found yourself driving down the highway and noticed that billboards, traffic signs or vehicles in the distance appear blurry, chances are you're experiencing some form of myopia. This ...

THREE YEARS. WELL, IN RECENT YEARS, HEALTH EXPERTS HAVE SEEN AN INCREASE IN MYOPIA, ALSO KNOWN AS NEARSIGHTED ILLNESS IN KIDS. AND IT’S GOTTEN SO BAD THAT THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY AND THE ...

A new approach to childhood nearsightedness is now available in the U.S. after years of use overseas. Parents are already ...

Child eye test and eye exam. Little girl having eye check-up, with phoropter. Doctor performs eye test for child. This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine.

IN SCHOOL READY SHAPE. NEW AT SIX KCCI. SUZANNE JOINS US TO TELL US ABOUT WORK BEING DONE IN CENTRAL IOWA FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE GOING NEARSIGHTED AT A YOUNG AGE. SUZANNE. BEN. IOWA REQUIRES CHILDREN TO ...

More than 150 million Americans have poor vision because of a refractive error. Refractive errors make your vision blurry or hazy, making reading difficult, and can ...

A new type of lens approved by the FDA promises to slow nearsightedness in children. These specialized glasses, available in ...