Emmetropia is the state of vision in which a faraway object at infinity is in sharp focus with the ciliary muscle in a relaxed state. That condition of ...

Myopia in children is often detected late due to its gradual onset and subtle symptoms. Early detection is crucial for slowing progression and preventing severe conditions. Regular eye check-ups ...

Myopia or short-sightedness will affect millions of children by 2050. Covid lockdowns have greatly affected children’s routines as they spend most of their time indoors with digital screens and ...

Setting Participants were recruited in Beijing Tongren Hospital. Participants A total of 131 eyes were enrolled, which were divided into three groups: 45 eyes with emmetropia (EM; mean spherical ...

Also known as nearsightedness, myopia is a vision concern that can affect us at any age. Know the preventive measures to take. Myopia, also referred to as nearsightedness, is an eye condition ...

Not any more. Over the past 30 years, there has been a surge in near-sightedness, or myopia, especially among children. Today, around a third of 5 to 19-year-olds are myopic, up from a quarter in ...

“And today, every kid has a screen.” Children, especially those ages 7 to 15, have the highest risk for eye problems such as myopia or nearsightedness, but young and older adults may also face ...