myopia

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Progression slowed in both the placebo and the atropine groups in the later years of the trial, but that’s to be expected because myopia slows as children grow up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

If validated, this proposed mechanism could significantly change how scientists and clinicians think about myopia progression.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

The theory suggests that maintaining safe exposure to bright light while limiting accommodative pupil constriction may help control myopia.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

A surge in pediatric myopia prompted governments in China, Taiwan and Singapore to limit screen time for kids and recommend that schools increase time students spend outdoors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

Calpurnia was past middle age and her body had thickened a little, her kinky hair was graying, and she squinted from myopia.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee