Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition—also known as shortsightedness—already affects up to 35% of children across the world, according to a recent review of global data. The researchers predict this number will ...
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A history of multiple past intravitreal injections (IVIs) poses a risk for certain future cataract surgery complications, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, held ...
Oct 23, 2024
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Myopia, or the need for corrected vision to focus or see objects at a distance, has become a lot more common in recent decades. Some even consider myopia, also known as nearsightedness, an epidemic.
Apr 25, 2024
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It's taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the exam. The belief is rooted in the idea that the slippery nature of seaweed may cause people to slip and falter during the test. The ...
Mar 26, 2024
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In the modern world, it's clear that screens dominate our lives. But is excessive screen time having an impact on our eyesight?
Jan 15, 2024
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Modern living may be contributing to an epidemic of nearsighted vision and related blindness. By 2050, it is estimated that half the world's population will suffer from low vision due to myopia, a condition where the eye ...
Dec 4, 2023
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A St. Michael's retinal surgeon and researcher has developed a new, minimally-invasive technique to repair retinal detachment that requires no incisions and can be done in the ophthalmologist's office. It could lead to faster ...
Aug 25, 2023
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The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon.
Jun 1, 2023
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The incidence of eye injuries associated with nonpowder guns seems to be increasing among children, and the mean age of patients with foam projectile blaster-associated injuries is decreasing, according to a research letter ...
May 19, 2023
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The team developed a deep learning AI model that can identify which at-risk infants have ROP that may lead to blindness if left untreated, and they hope their technique could improve access to screening in the many areas ...
Apr 27, 2023
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