RevitalEyes Optometry expands children’s eye care services to help families address progressive myopia with early ...

Myopia, or the need for corrected vision to focus or see objects at a distance, has become a lot more common in recent decades. Some even consider myopia, also known as nearsightedness, an epidemic.

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 ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — For many children, the experience of getting their first pair of glasses is an inevitable milestone, the first in a lifetime of visits to the eye doctor. But what if those lenses ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Post-peak pandemic data shows myopia — commonly known as nearsightedness — spiked in children after COVID-19 lockdowns forced kids to spend more time on their devices. "Over ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Myopia, or the need for corrected vision to focus or see objects at a distance, has become a lot more common in recent decades. Some even ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My son is nearsighted and has been wearing glasses for three years. He’s now 10 and his prescription has gotten steadily worse. His optometrist says that it’s not uncommon for kids ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- A new study from the British Journal of Ophthalmology finds that increased use of phones and tablets could make children more likely to be nearsighted. It's an eyesight trend that ...

High-tech eyeglass lenses meant to slow childhood nearsightedness are already showing up on South Florida faces, and early reviews from families are surprisingly enthusiastic. Parents trying Essilor ...

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 ...