As many as 30% of children and teens across the world were nearsighted in 2023, a new study has revealed. Diagnoses of nearsightedness (myopia) are expected to worsen over the next two decades, ...

Vision problems after a concussion are common. They are often temporary and include issues such as blurry vision, trouble focusing, and light sensitivity. Share on Pinterest 1765299122 Maskot/Getty ...

The most common vision problem in children is really a communication issue. Often known as "lazy eye," amblyopia develops ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Prevent Blindness announced the debut of its new Children’s Vision Health Map, an online interactive tool that ...

Childhood is meant to be a time of discovery, but impaired vision can close doors to books, classrooms and play. According to global studies, every minute a child somewhere in the world loses sight.

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Increased screen time in classrooms raises concerns about eye strain and myopia risk among school-aged children. Experts recommend the 20-20-20 rule, tracking screen time, and encouraging outdoor ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Children with poor eyesight in Cuyahoga, Lorain and more than a dozen other Ohio counties will receive help as part of a new children’s eyesight program, the state recently announced ...

Have you ever gone to the optometrist for an eye test and been told your eye was shaped like a football? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your vision is becoming increasingly blurry or hard to focus? You ...

New research from SeeAbility, the national sight loss and disability charity, shows nearly four in ten (37%) pupils attending special schools have no history of eye tests. This alarming figure is made ...

As a young kid in school you could always find me sitting in the front row of the classroom. Unfortunately, my choice of desks wasn’t all about being studious — but more about my vision problems. You ...