Myopia affects 30% of the population across the world. Researchers expect this to increase to a shocking 52% by the year 2050. Children are particularly at risk as 90% of myopic cases begin during early childhood. Medical professionals agree that this is a serious health threat. Unfortunately, the general public remains largely unaware of the severity of…
Reshaping care: New myopia trends in myopia management
A meteoric rise in myopia prevalence places it among the greatest eye health threats of the 21st century, precipitating calls for eye care providers to embrace promising management therapies outlined in new clinical guidance. Because there is no safe level of myopia, and 25% of patients with an axial length of greater than 26mm will…
Myopia on the Rise: ~9.6 million Americans severely nearsighted
Rates of nearsightedness — also known as myopia — in the United States are on the rise. The myopia epidemic has gone from 1 in 4 Americans to nearly 1 in 2. Since the early 1970s, 25 % were nearsighted latest data from about 2000 is over 40%. While myopia doesn’t cause issues for most…
More Computer Time May Be Causing Nearsightedness in U.S. Kids
More Computer Time May Be Causing Nearsightedness in U.S. Kids Eye experts suggest boosting outdoor time to get young eyes focusing on distant objects to reduce risk of nearsightedness. Children who spend lots of time indoors and on computers and other electronic devices may be raising their risk for nearsightedness, a panel of U.S. ophthalmology…
Childrens Eye Exams
Here’s Why Oldest Children Are More Likely to Be Nearsighted It could have to do with new parents investing more in their education according according to a recent Time Magazine article we want to share with you. If you’re an oldest child, stereotypes suggest you’re probably organized, an overachiever, perhaps a tad bossy. And now,…
Stop My Child From Getting Nearsighted
Stop My Child From Getting Nearsighted Increasing Prevalence of Nearsightedness Underscores the Need for Control and Treatments. The incidence of myopia in children has increased significantly over the past several decades. This was according to researchers who discussed the topic at both the American Academy of Optometry and the Global Specialty Lens Symposium. Citing a…
