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 ...

By 2050, an estimated 50% of the world's population will be nearsighted, and nearly a billion people will suffer from severe ...

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 ...

Wearing corrective lenses is one of the most effective ways to manage early-onset myopia. Beyond providing a clearer vision, ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Eye doctors are sounding the alarm. The American Optometric Association says more than 40 percent of Americans are myopic, or nearsighted, and warns that number is increasing.

For some, nearsightedness is curable. However, this depends on the person’s age and other factors. Medications may prevent its progression in children, while some adults may be eligible for laser eye ...

Both astigmatism and myopia are issues that can affect a person’s vision. While they have similar symptoms and treatments are largely the same, they are distinct ocular conditions. Astigmatism and ...

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Optometrist Lim Yan Yi sheds light on common vision problems affecting children and red flags that shouldn't be ignored.

As we approach the 2026 school year, optometrists are encouraging parents and educators to make outdoor play a priority for ...