In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through the parenting community, cases of severe myopia among children in Singapore have nearly doubled over the past decade, according to the ...

Perhaps one-tenth of those have “high myopia". For now, such severe cases can manage with the help of thick glasses or laser surgery. But as they age, a subset will be blinded by complications ...

According to information from the AAO on vision development, research has shown that children who spend an extra 40 minutes outdoors each day have a lower risk of getting myopia or severe myopia (a ...

The study also found a rare and potentially blinding complication of severe nearsightedness is twice as prevalent in women compared to men.

Glasses may work as a solution for some people, but the lenses required may be unacceptably thick for people with severe myopia. Contact lenses are also an option, but they need to be frequently ...

She’s still swanning around in gorgeously tailored suits, with her huge mane of Greek curls and incredibly giant glasses (she had severe myopia and was nearly blind onstage), and, most important ...

Being aware of the prevalence rate in your community from your local health department can help guide how cautious you need ...

For people who have never been vaccinated and those with risk factors (such as a severe immune system disease), COVID can still be deadly.

High myopia is a serious medical condition that can lead to severe vision deficits like retinal detachment and even blindness. Founded in 2017, Dopavision GmbH is supported by the German ...

Rainy day funds should surely now take on a literal meaning given the climate’s tumultuous shifts and the reality that our ...

The EVO ICL offers a viable solution for those seeking to correct severe nearsightedness and astigmatism without the permanent alterations associated with laser surgery. Dr. Pathak and the team at ...