What is retinal detachment and how is it linked to severe myopia? Experts break down why it happens, the telltale symptoms ...

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 ...

This chapter lays the groundwork for the remainder of the report by providing fundamental information about myopia and the eye. Descriptions and definitions of components of the eye are included here ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Myopia is a disease caused by excessive elongation of the eye that poses a high risk for blinding conditions.

Experts explain whether Lasik or lens implants affect your risk, and how a hair strand-like microshunt could reduce reliance on lifelong eye drops for patients.

Cases of myopia, or short-sightedness, are increasing rapidly around the world, and a new study suggests that our modern tendency to spend more time indoors could be a key driving factor. While we ...

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.

Half of the world’s population will be nearsighted by 2050. Scientists propose that the amount of light reaching the retina in dark environments could be why.

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