Myopia, frequently called nearsightedness, can be as inconvenient as it is common. A vision condition that causes nearby objects to appear clear but distant ones to appear blurry, myopia can happen ...

For some, nearsightedness is curable. However, this depends on the person’s age and other factors. Medications may prevent its progression in children, while some adults may be eligible for laser eye ...

There are several surgical treatments for myopia, including LASIK and PRK. Each procedure comes with its own risks and benefits. Myopia — better known as nearsightedness — is a common condition that ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, affects about a quarter of the U.S. population. It can be managed or delayed, but there is no known cure. If you can see things clearly up close, but they get blurrier as ...

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery is a type of laser eye surgery. During LASIK surgery, a surgeon uses a laser to change the shape of the cornea. A person can undergo LASIK surgery ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now approved the marketing of Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses. It is now approved as a new treatment option designed to both correct myopia, which is ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. David Epley about the rise of myopia and the reasons why, especially among children. If the world is looking a little more blurry lately, well, sure, it could be ...