Myopia has become a major global public health concern, with rising prevalence and earlier onset among children worldwide.

Thomas Kohnen, MD, PhD, FEBO, delivered “The Short-Sighted World” as the Binkhorst Medal Lecture at the 2025 European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting. “Be aware that in 2050, we ...

Child eye test and eye exam. Little girl having eye check-up, with phoropter. Doctor performs eye test for child. This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine.

Almost half of the visual impairment in the world can be attributed to uncorrected refractive errors, and myopia constitutes a significant proportion of this problem. Myopia occurs when the focused ...

Omidenepag isopropyl eye drops may increase nearsightedness in patients with glaucoma, leading to myopic shifts of 0.75 D or ...

Ahmedabad: Ophthalmologists at the All Gujarat Ophthalmological Society (AGOS) summit said the rising burden of myopia among ...

In a new consensus report, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine said that myopia should be classified as a disease that requires a medical diagnosis, and that children should ...

When it comes to weak eyesight and poor vision, age is a common risk factor. However, one eye-related illness is more prevalent among young children than in adults. This condition is called myopia, or ...

“It is a distinct honor to receive this award and join the ranks of esteemed leaders in the field,” Khanal said. “This recognition is a testament to my efforts and a reflection of the collective ...

Playing outside has a number of well-established health benefits for kids, including increasing their physical activity and decreasing their risk of obesity. But perhaps a lesser-known benefit is that ...

Eyes are a very delicate part of the body and should be protected as much as possible. They are also prone to many eye disorders like myopia and hypermetropia. Myopia is a common eye condition that is ...