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 ...

Explore the myopia pandemic's impact on children's vision and lifestyle changes during Myopia Awareness Week, May 18-24.

An important recent change involves the development of eye problems at earlier stages in life and a more rapid onset of myopia. In this case, while genes still determine susceptibility, the recent ...

Myopia prevalence is on the rise, with projections suggesting that by 2050, nearly one-half of the world’s population will have it. This increase is coupled with earlier onset, faster progression, and ...

Myopia is the leading cause of distance vision impairment globally, and the number of people affected by myopia continues to rise with 50% of the world population estimated to be affected by 2050.