By 2050, an estimated 50% of the world's population will be nearsighted, and nearly a billion people will suffer from severe ...

As we approach the 2026 school year, optometrists are encouraging parents and educators to make outdoor play a priority for ...

Myopia, or near-sightedness, has been steadily on the rise over the last half-century. A recent systematic review updates the literature on the extent and nature of this epidemic. Let’s get straight ...

Rudine Cloete, an expert in eye care from Mellins i.Style Optometrists, joined Pulane Nel-Sekepe to discuss how Myopia ...

Combat childhood myopia by balancing screen time with outdoor play to ensure healthy eye development. Prioritize natural daylight and the 20-20-20 rule to prevent vision complications like glaucoma, ...

A new review reveals that one in three kids now has myopia, with various factors contributing to the rise—and covid-19 may be one of them. Reading time 3 minutes If you had trouble seeing things in ...

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 ...