The number of short-sighted children and adolescents globally will grow to more than 740 million by 2050, according to a comprehensive new analysis looking into the prevalence of the eye disorder. The ...

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help protect children from developing short-sightedness, new research suggests. The study examined more than 1,000 Chinese children aged 6 to 8, drawing ...

Parents are being warned of the rapid rise in short sightedness in children, as a third of kids now need glasses according to landmark global study. According to the research, cases among children and ...

Researchers at Aston University specialising in myopia - or short sightedness - are starting work on a project with industry partners to better understand how myopia management strategies affect ...

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found predominantly in fish oils, may help ward off the development of short sightedness (myopia) in children, while a high intake of saturated fats, found in foods ...

Spending more of your life studying could cause you to lose your sight, according to UK research which found every year of education incrementally increases short-sightedness. The difference is so ...

The past few decades have seen a stunning rise in the incidence of near-sightedness, also called myopia. Mounting evidence points to children now spending most of their daylight hours in relatively ...

The University of Bradford is leading an investigation into how to slow the progression of short‑sightedness in young adults.

Experts are sounding the alarm, pointing to excessive screen time as a significant contributing factor. With the rise in digital learning, gaming, and entertainment on smartphones, tablets, and ...

Orthokeratology involves wearing a specially designed rigid contact lens overnight. There’s good evidence it can help slow the progression of myopia. But like all treatments, there are risks, too. The ...

London - Rebecca Large has always been told her big brown eyes are her best feature. Like those of Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Audrey Hepburn, Rebecca’s eyes are regarded by most as a sign of ...