For years, rising rates of myopia—or nearsightedness—have been widely attributed to increased screen time, especially among children and young adults. But new research from scientists at the SUNY ...

The common condition - also known as myopia - may be driven less by screens and more by a common indoor visual habit.

Myopia is skyrocketing around the world, often blamed on endless screen time — but new research suggests the real culprit may ...

For years, rising rates of myopia - or nearsightedness - have been widely attributed to increased screen time, especially ...

It’s not just the phone, it’s the lighting. Scientists have found a new biological link between dim indoor habits and the global nearsightedness epidemic.

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 ...

LAS VEGAS — Eye care providers have a responsibility to explain to parents the risks of progression if their child’s myopia is left untreated, according to panelists at Vision Expo West. “We know the ...

Doctors warn that rising screen time and reduced outdoor play are driving myopia and eye strain in children. Experts explain ...

An evaluation of commercially available red light devices used to control myopia found that the devices exceeded established safety levels and may damage vision. The recommended duration for red light ...

In a new study from SUNY College of Optometry to be published in Cell Reports, Maharjan et al. demonstrate that human ...