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Is too much screen time bad for our eyes?
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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Ophthalmology
New genetic risk factors for myopia discovered
Myopia, also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness, is the most common disorder affecting the eyesight and it is on the increase. The causes are both genetic and environmental. The Consortium for Refractive Error ...
Apr 21, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Models can predict long-term visual acuity in highly myopic eyes
For patients with high myopia, models for accurate prediction of the long-term visual acuity (VA) based on clinical and imaging information are feasible, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Oct 31, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Low-dose atropine eyedrops no better than placebo for slowing myopia progression
Use of low-dose atropine eyedrops (concentration 0.01%) was no better than placebo at slowing myopia (nearsightedness) progression and elongation of the eye among children treated for two years, according to a randomized ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Optometry expert warns red light myopia therapy can injure retina
A University of Houston optometry researcher is warning against the use of low-level red light (LLRL) therapy as a method to control myopia, or nearsightedness, especially in children.
Jan 29, 2024
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Neuroscience
Examining light contrast sensitivity of human retinal pathways in myopia
Across the entire animal kingdom, visual images are processed by two major neuronal pathways that extract light and dark stimuli from visual scenes—ON (light on) and OFF (light off) pathways.
Nov 28, 2023
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Pediatrics
Short-sighted children may suffer from disrupted sleep
Near-sightedness or myopia is projected to affect half of the world's population by 2050, and it's on the rise among children who increasingly spend time indoors away from sunlight and on screens.
Mar 7, 2024
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Ophthalmology
AI model has strong performance for identifying pediatric eye disease
An artificial intelligence (AI) model has strong performance for accurately identifying myopia, strabismus, and ptosis using mobile photographs, according to a study published online Aug 6 in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 7, 2024
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Ophthalmology
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 ...
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