Myopia, or nearsightedness, is common globally, but in some parts of east and southeast Asia rates are extremely high, affecting 80-90% of young people. A university in China is now collaborating ...

Drug-loaded contact lenses for glaucoma treatment appear to demonstrate safety and effectiveness in reducing IOP, according to a systematic review published in European Journal of Pharmacology. Drug-l ...

All children are at risk for developing myopia (nearsightedness); however, if one or both parents of the child has nearsightedness, the child will have a higher risk of developing nearsightedness. The ...

Spectacle lenses dominate Japan’s myopia control market through cultural trust and accessibility, while multifocal and soft ...

Glaucoma and cataracts can occur more quickly, and their association with high myopia makes their treatment much more complex ... Fortunately, there are effective optical (specific glasses or contact ...

A landmark five-year clinical study has revealed that spectacle lenses equipped with highly aspherical lenslets (HAL) can ...

Myopic macular degeneration (MMD) is a serious eye condition that can cause vision loss that gets worse over time. Treatment may help reduce complications of MMD. Myopic macular degeneration (MMD ...

Prevention of Blindness Week is a reminder to prioritise eye health and take collective action against preventable blindness ...

Langis Michaud has received research funding from Bausch and Lomb, Neurolens and Fitlens. He has received speaker's fees from Johnson and Johnson and Essilor. Université de Montréal provides ...