Myopia control is not just for children with progressive myopia; it can be applied to adults and pre-myopes as well, according to a speaker at Vision Expo.“[There are] two things I want you to be ...

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 ...

RevitalEyes Optometry expands children’s eye care services to help families address progressive myopia with early ...

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 ...

Myopia, or the need for corrected vision to focus or see objects at a distance, has become a lot more common in recent decades. Some even consider myopia, also known as nearsightedness, an epidemic.

Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, discusses the pitfalls of myopia treatment and accessibility of that treatment. There are still some pitfalls associated with myopia treatment in children, according to Brianna ...

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.

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

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High-tech eyeglass lenses meant to slow childhood nearsightedness are already showing up on South Florida faces, and early reviews from families are surprisingly enthusiastic. Parents trying Essilor ...

Suggested Citation: "1 Introduction." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Myopia: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment of an Increasingly ...