The Myopia Control Clinic at UAB Eye Care helps to slow the progression of nearsightedness (eye growth) in children through the following scientifically-backed methods: Myopia is the clinical term for ...

EU researchers are unlocking the secrets of the human eye, creating cutting-edge digital models that are transforming the ...

EU-funded researchers are unlocking the secrets of the human eye, creating cutting-edge digital models that are transforming ...

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Safal Khanal, OD, PhD, FAAO, was awarded a two-year R21 grant from the National Eye Institute to evaluate the efficacy of a novel, wavelength-based method in slowing the progression of myopia ...

Myopia usually starts during primary school years and tends to worsen until the eye has stopped growing, at about 20 years of age. There are factors that make it much more likely - living in East ...

Looking at things up close for long amounts of time puts added strain on the eye's focusing mechanism. This eventually can change the shape of your eyeball and contribute to myopia. The good news ...

While there are more permanent treatments for nearsightedness in the works, nearsighted children tend to require glasses or contacts for life, and more severe cases can lead to more extreme eye ...

Know the preventive measures to take. Myopia, also referred to as nearsightedness, is an eye condition where people face difficulty in seeing objects that are far from them. In an interview with ...

Early detection through regular eye exams, limiting screen time, and encouraging outdoor play are crucial to mitigating the risk and progression of myopia in children. The British Journal of ...

Routine check-ups help catch myopia early, which is critical in slowing its progression. With early detection, eye care professionals can recommend treatments like corrective lenses, atropine eye ...