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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aging and longer axial length are independent and significant risk factors for myopic maculopathy, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. The study also found the condition, which is ...

Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition – also known as shortsightedness – already affects up to 35% of children across the world, according to a recent review of global data. The researchers ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cataract surgery is one of the most effective forms of refractive surgery, because the new lens implant can ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Myopia is the most common refractive error in the United States and globally ...

In collaboration with ShiJing Medical, Frost & Sullivan has conducted comprehensive research on the myopia management in ...