Myopia, or nearsightedness, affects about a quarter of the U.S. population. It can be managed or delayed, but there is no known cure. If you can see things clearly up close, but they get blurrier as ...

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 ...

For some, nearsightedness is curable. However, this depends on the person’s age and other factors. Medications may prevent its progression in children, while some adults may be eligible for laser eye ...

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 ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now approved the marketing of Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses. It is now approved as a new treatment option designed to both correct myopia, which is ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The new drug application is supported by 3-year data from the STAR study. If approved, SYD-101 would be the ...

Prior to retirement Simon Dalby was funded by the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Tom Pegram does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...

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

Untreated myopia is causing a rise in glaucoma among younger adults in Singapore, highlighting the need for early detection and intervention in children. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...