Research by a University of Houston College of Optometry scientist supports the continued investigation into how peripheral vision may contribute to myopia, or nearsightedness, and could be a pathway ...

The relationship between myopia and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) was stronger in Asian, Black, and Hispanic individuals compared with White individuals. Myopia is associated with greater odds of ...

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 ...

A nightly use of 0.05% atropine eyedrops resulted in a lower incidence of myopia compared with placebo. Reduced incidence of myopia and myopic shift after 2 years of follow-up was seen in patients who ...

There are several surgical treatments for myopia, including LASIK and PRK. Each procedure comes with its own risks and benefits. Myopia — better known as nearsightedness — is a common condition that ...

The World Health Organization warns that by 2030, 40% of the world's population will be nearsighted. In the U.S. alone, myopia rates have soared over the past 50 years, from 25% in 1971 to nearly 42% ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There was no rebound effect in myopia progression 1 year after stopping long-term wear of DOT lenses. The lenses ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Myopic macular holes often do not respond well to conventional approaches. Secondary techniques are needed to ...