As the rate of myopia in children grows, research is keeping a finger pointed at the fact much of our lives is spent indoors. An expansive review of research published this week in the British Journal ...

Two common defects of the eyes are myopia (short-sightedness) and hyperopia (long-sightedness). In both cases, rays of light do not focus on the retina so a clear image is not formed. These two ...

This chapter lays the groundwork for the remainder of the report by providing fundamental information about myopia and the eye. Descriptions and definitions of components of the eye are included here ...

Nearsightedness makes it hard to see things that are far away, but close-up things look clear. Myopia can run in families, and having nearsighted parents can increase your risk. Spending time outdoors ...

Nearsightedness is a growing problem across the globe. Research estimates half of the worldwide population will suffer from the condition myopia by 2050. Dr. Qiaohui Wei White, pediatric optometrist ...

More time outdoors and less time indoors, especially doing “close-up” work, can help prevent juvenile myopia and high myopia and lower the risks of future vision problems in children and young adults.

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