The first randomized controlled trial of its kind aimed at identifying an effective way to manage myopia was published last week. A study conducted at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and 11 other ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition. More than 40% of Americans can't see clearly at a distance because their eye is longer than normal. Usually myopia doesn't cause any problems ...

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 new clinical trial has found that a common eye drop is a safe and effective way to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. The finding may provide an easier way of treating the ...

As the rate of myopia in children grows, research is keeping a finger pointed at the fact much of our lives is spent indoors. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health ...

As many as 30% of children and teens across the world were nearsighted in 2023, a new study has revealed. Diagnoses of nearsightedness (myopia) are expected to worsen over the next two decades, ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...