Myopia, or nearsightedness — when objects far away appear blurry — is one of the most common vision conditions in the world, affecting about 1 in 3 people. It's also the most common vision problem ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

Although they are more expensive than standard myopia correction lenses, these optical devices effectively slow down myopia and, as a result, prevent its harmful consequences. Unfortunately, they are ...

In 350 B.C.E. Aristotle noted that some people went about their days with what he called “short sight.” People with this condition, he found, would habitually narrow their eyelids to focus their ...

As scientists try to untangle the reasons for skyrocketing rates of nearsightedness in kids, new treatment options can help prevent their vision from getting worse. In the U.S. myopia rates have ...

Nearly 75% of American adults wear corrective lenses in order to see. For many, procedures like LASIK or PRK have been life changing, allowing them the freedom from wearing glasses or contacts.