How air pollution harms kids’ eyesight, and why clean air makes a difference

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	How air pollution harms kids’ eyesight, and why clean air makes a difference Improving air quality may safeguard children's vision, with findings revealing a strong connection between pollution and myopia in school environments.

	Major study shows laser eye surgery safe and effective for older teenagers with myopia A major study of laser correction for short-sightedness shows that the procedure is as safe and effective in older teenagers as it is in adults, according to research presented today (Tuesday) at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

			Reversing age-related vision loss with retinal lipid therapy Changes in vision are often a common sign of aging. If you sit in a dimly lit restaurant with anyone over the age of 60, you'll likely hear the person say, "Hold on - let me pull out my cell phone. I need more light to read the menu!" But what if we could reverse age-related visual decline?

			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.

			EDF presbyopia correction IOL implanted during cataract surgery offers excellent vision at all distances Patients who have a new type of lens implanted in their eyes during surgery for cataracts or to correct their eyesight have excellent or good vision over distances both near and far, and often no longer need spectacles for reading.

	Optogenetics and artificial intelligence open path to personalized Parkinson’s treatment Globally recognized figures like Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox have long suffered from Parkinson's disease. The disease presents a complex set of motor symptoms, including tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability.

	More than half of the general population experience dry eyes, yet only few receive professional care Dry eyes can cause significant discomfort, and the symptoms become more common as we age. However, until now, it was unclear what proportion of the population suffered from the condition, with estimates ranging from 5-50%.

	New intramuscular mRNA vaccine offers easier alternative to treat neovascular eye diseases An mRNA vaccine developed by researchers from Japan suppressed abnormal blood vessel growth or neovascularization in the retina of mouse models.

	GLP-1 drugs found to protect against diabetic retinopathy GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs protect against diabetic retinopathy, a common complication of diabetes that can lead to sight loss, suggests new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (15-19 September) and published in the journal Pharmaceutics.

	Cleaner air can improve vision in younger children Air pollution may be harming children's eyesight with cleaner air helping to protect and even improve their vision - especially in younger children, a new study reveals.

	Psoriasis linked to higher risk of age-related macular degeneration New research presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2025 reveals that people with psoriasis face a significantly increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss.

	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.

	Myasthenia gravis and the importance of protecting muscle health Nearly 2 million people worldwide are affected by the autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis.

	How GaGe digitizers accelerate breakthrough research in pharma and medtech Discover how GaGe digitizers empower medical and pharmaceutical research teams to capture ultra-precise data

	Breakthrough imaging for early ovarian cancer detection with GaGe digitizers Discover how GaGe digitizers are driving a breakthrough in ovarian cancer diagnostics.

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