"Myopia boom" refers to a predicted rise from 2.8 billion current cases worldwide to 4.8 billion by 2050. A recent study in shrew trees found that indigo light could help reduce the development of the ...

Medically reviewed byJimmy Almond, M.D. Two in five people in the United States have myopia, and the number is rising. What exactly is myopia? Imagine light as an arrow that needs to hit a bullseye on ...

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 ...

New Delhi: The rise in myopia, or nearsightedness, among children is a growing concern, with many being diagnosed much earlier than before. While children with myopia can see close objects clearly, ...

The back-to-school season is one of the busiest times of the year in optometric practice, particularly for clinicians caring ...