A team of scientists from the SUNY College of Optometry found that dim indoor lighting, combined with prolonged, up-close focus, may be straining the eyes. The study, published in Cell Reports, ...

Myopia is skyrocketing around the world, often blamed on endless screen time — but new research suggests the real culprit may be something more subtle. Scientists at SUNY College of Optometry propose ...

Special Eyes Optical has released a new article titled “How Do Glasses Correct Nearsightedness in Kids?” aimed at educating ...

Clear vision is something most of us take for granted – until it quietly begins to slip.

For years, rising rates of myopia—or nearsightedness—have been widely attributed to increased screen time, especially among ...

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.

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. 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 ...

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery is a type of laser eye surgery. During LASIK surgery, a surgeon uses a laser to change the shape of the cornea. A person can undergo LASIK surgery ...

Genetics play a strong role in nearsightedness. It is not the only factor, though. Looking at nearby objects for long periods of time and a lack of outdoor exposure can also contribute.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Post-peak pandemic data shows myopia — commonly known as nearsightedness — spiked in children after COVID-19 lockdowns forced kids to spend more time on their devices. "Over ...

It looks like nearsightedness is on the rise in the United States. Researchers tapped into a wide-ranging health survey to rate vision in the population in the early 1970s and roughly 30 years later.