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 ...

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

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The new drug application is supported by 3-year data from the STAR study. If approved, SYD-101 would be the ...

ST. LOUIS — Dr. Vito Vricella wants parents to know that there are other options than just prescribing new and stronger glasses every year for children. Glasses are prescribed to help vision but they ...

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 ...

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 ...

“Myopia is not just a matter of needing glasses or contact lenses,” Gawne said. “The increased axial length of the eye remains a major risk factor for vision-threatening diseases. Our goal is to ...