Sunglasses don't just look good—they're good for you, too—here's how to choose the right pair
Australians are exposed to some of the highest levels of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world.
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Eye Diseases: News and Research on Refractive Errors
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Unlocking the secrets of the human eye: New models enhance surgery
EU researchers are unlocking the secrets of the human eye, creating cutting-edge digital models that are transforming the quality of eye surgeries.
Dec 11, 2024
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Shortsightedness is on the rise in children. There's more we can do than limit screen time
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 ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Kids should play outside more to reduce the risk of short-sightedness and potential adult blindness, say researchers
For most people with myopia, being short-sighted is an inconvenience. However, for some, myopia can lead to blindness. Ahead of World Sight Day (10 October), researchers at the Lions Eye Institute have some eye-opening advice.
Oct 8, 2024
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Researchers use AI to help people see more clearly
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is on the rise, especially among children. Experts predict that by the year 2050, myopia will affect approximately 50% of the world's population. Researchers believe that an increase ...
Oct 3, 2024
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Global prevalence of short-sightedness in children and teens set to top 740 million cases by 2050, says study
Around one in three children and teens around the world is short (near)-sighted, with the global prevalence of myopia set to top 740 million cases by 2050 in this age group, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, ...
Sep 24, 2024
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Should my child get contact lenses? Pediatric ophthalmologist offers advice
For children with poor vision caused by refractive errors (problems with focusing), glasses are often the first choice. But many young people who play sports, might prefer contacts, since they don't break or fall off as easily ...
Aug 30, 2024
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Signs your child may need glasses
A person can begin to lose their eyesight at any age, and recognizing the signs and symptoms of vision loss is important to their eye health. An ophthalmologist at Baylor College of Medicine says noticing these signs is especially ...
Aug 15, 2024
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Outdoor exposure patterns associated with less myopic shift in children
Continuous outdoor exposure of at least 15 minutes accompanied with no less than 2,000 lux sunlight intensity is associated with less myopic shift among children, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in JAMA Network ...
Aug 14, 2024
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John Lennon wore contact lenses that kept on pinging out. Then he smoked pot and the rest is history
When you think of John Lennon from The Beatles, you're likely to picture him with his circular, wire-rimmed glasses.
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