Myopia control is not just for children with progressive myopia; it can be applied to adults and pre-myopes as well, ...

This chapter establishes the significance of myopia by examining prevalence throughout the world and in the United States. It also examines how myopia is defined and measured, which is fundamental to ...

Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, discusses the pitfalls of myopia treatment and accessibility of that treatment. There are still some pitfalls associated with myopia treatment in children, according to Brianna ...

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

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 ...

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As red-light laser therapy gains popularity in Asia for slowing myopia in children, reports of vision damage have emerged, ...

The FDA granted a first-ever market authorization for eyeglass lenses for children with myopia, or nearsightedness, the agency announced Thursday. The approval of the Essilor Stellest lenses with ...

In a new consensus report, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine said that myopia should be classified as a disease that requires a medical diagnosis, and that children should ...

Suggested Citation: "1 Introduction." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Myopia: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment of an Increasingly ...