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Improved indoor lighting may prevent nearsightedness in children

Research has already shown that the more time children spend playing with screens indoors instead of playing outdoors, the more likely they are to develop myopia.

18 Aug 2026

Single low-dose atropine drop shows daylong effects for myopia

Groundbreaking research from the University of Houston shows that a single low-dose atropine eye drop can produce daylong effects in managing myopia, or nearsightedness, which affects roughly one-third of U.S. adults.

4 May 2026

Myopia may be driven by prolonged close-up focus in low-light environments

For years, rising rates of myopia - or nearsightedness - have been widely attributed to increased screen time, especially among children and young adults.

17 Feb 2026

New research aims to use eyedrops to lower lifetime risk of nearsightedness complications

For the first time, researchers are leading a national study to see if the onset of nearsightedness can be delayed – and consequently reduced in magnitude over a lifetime – with the use of eyedrops in young children.

19 Sep 2025

University of Houston co-leads national study on atropine eyedrops for nearsightedness prevention

The University of Houston is co-leading a national study, the first of its kind in the United States, exploring whether atropine eyedrops can delay the onset of nearsightedness in young children and lessen its progression over a lifetime, a project with potential to shape future standards in vision care.

18 Sep 2025

Electromechanical reshaping could be a gentler alternative to LASIK

Millions of Americans have altered vision, ranging from blurriness to blindness. But not everyone wants to wear prescription glasses or contact lenses.

18 Aug 2025

Artificial intelligence advances early detection and management of myopia

The increasing prevalence of myopia is a global health concern, with high myopia increasing the risk of vision damage.

25 Jun 2025

Genetic study reveals why some children respond better to myopia lenses

Myopia, or nearsightedness, has reached epidemic levels worldwide, particularly in East and Southeast Asia.

5 Jun 2025

Astigmatism on the rise in kids after COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased astigmatism in children, with prolonged screen time and less outdoor activity contributing to eye health issues.

24 Mar 2025

Study finds lasting benefits of multifocal contact lenses in slowing myopia

Capping ten years of work to stem the tide of nearsightedness, David Berntsen, Golden-Golden Professor of Optometry and chair of Clinical Sciences at the University of Houston College of Optometry, is reporting that his team's method to slow myopia not only works – but lasts.

16 Jan 2025

Using advanced AI screening tools to improve early detection of myopic maculopathy

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is on the rise, especially among children.

3 Oct 2024

UEA researchers develop novel resin for 3D printing intraocular devices

University of East Anglia researchers have made a significant breakthrough in ocular device technology with the introduction of a novel resin for 3D printing intraocular devices.

20 May 2024

UH optometry researcher warns against the use of low-level red light therapy to control myopia

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.

29 Jan 2024

Three new studies show low-dose atropine can help slow myopia in children

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is at an all-time high among children in the US. Globally, half the population is expected to be nearsighted by 2050.

6 Nov 2023

Low-dose atropine eyedrops not effective in slowing myopia progression in children

A study conducted at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and 11 other hospitals and practices across the United States shows that use of low-dose atropine eyedrops, commonly used in a higher dose to treat lazy eye, was no better than a placebo at slowing myopia (nearsightedness) progression and elongation of the eye among children treated for two years.

1 Aug 2023