More than 40% of Americans are estimated to have myopia, also known as nearsightedness. While many may consider it a minor inconvenience easily remedied with glasses, authors of a report published ...

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, frequently called nearsightedness, can be as inconvenient as it is common. A vision condition that causes nearby objects to appear clear but distant ones to appear blurry, myopia can happen ...

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 ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is at an all-time high among children in the US. Globally, half the population is expected to be nearsighted by 2050. Ophthalmologists are gravely concerned that these ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common type of refractive error where close objects appear clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. Although this vision ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say vision problems in young children can lead to more serious eye issues later in life. Science Photo Library/Getty Images Researchers say using atropine eyedrops nightly ...

Rates of nearsightedness, or myopia, are skyrocketing in kids—and scientists say it has to do with how little time they’re spending outdoors. Here’s why it’s so good for your vision. Research suggests ...

Decreased exposure to outdoor light appears to be a major factor in rising rates of myopia in young people around the world. By Jane E. Brody Look and you shall see: A generation of the real-life ...

The United States is fast becoming a nearsighted nation: More than 40% of Americans have myopia, and the number is climbing fast, especially for children. Experts aren’t sure why, but they believe ...

Genetics play a strong role in nearsightedness. It is not the only factor, though. Looking at nearby objects for long periods of time and a lack of outdoor exposure can also contribute.