nearsightedness

Research shows kids who spend two hours a day outside are less likely to develop myopia.

Want to protect your kids' eyes from myopia? Get them to play outside

1:19pm May 13, 2024

by Maria Godoy

Childhood myopia, or nearsightedness, is growing rapidly in the U.S. and around the world. Researchers say kids who spend two hours outside every day, are less likely to develop the condition.

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Atropine is a drug used to treat multiple eye disorders including nearsightedness and farsightedness.

Could Atropine Eyedrops Help Reduce Nearsightedness In Children?

4:57pm November 17, 2015

by Angus Chen

Atropine, a medication commonly used to dilate the eyes for exams, can slow nearsightedness in children, a study finds. A dilute solution worked and had fewer side effects like blurry vision.

If you are the firstborn, you probably got a lot more Mom time. Does that mean you're also going to need glasses?

Firstborns May Be More Nearsighted, And Parents May Be Why

11:34am October 09, 2015

by Nancy Shute

Firstborns in Britain are more likely to be nearsighted, a finding that matches other studies. Maybe it's because parents are more likely to push studying than they do with subsequent kids.

You really should go out and play. But I can't blame the TV for your nearsightedness.

Will Your Child Become Nearsighted? One Simple Way To Find Out

5:13pm April 03, 2015

by Nancy Shute

If you're not a bit farsighted at age 6, you're much more likely to be nearsighted by age 12, a study of thousands of children finds. A simple eye refraction exam can spot it early on.