This chapter establishes the significance of myopia by examining prevalence throughout the world and in the United States. It also examines how myopia is defined and measured, which is fundamental to ...

What is retinal detachment and how is it linked to severe myopia? Experts break down why it happens, the telltale symptoms ...

Experts explain whether Lasik or lens implants affect your risk, and how a hair strand-like microshunt could reduce reliance on lifelong eye drops for patients.

In September 2025, a first-of-its-kind medical device — glasses — to prevent pediatric myopia was granted marketing authorization by the FDA. In a 2-year randomized controlled trial, the Essilor ...

Short-sightedness is driven by how we use our eyes indoors, suggests a new study. The common condition - also known as myopia - may be driven less by screens and more by a common indoor visual habit, ...

Rates of childhood myopia have increased steadily over the past decade, with eye care professionals reporting that vision changes are appearing at younger ages. Astigmatism, which affects how light ...

To minimise risk, she recommended avoiding continuous scrolling without interruption, maintaining adequate viewing distance, ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. Myopia, commonly called nearsightedness, is a ...