Childhood Myopia: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
2 months, 1 week ago

Childhood Myopia: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

News 18  

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a new epidemic that is spreading quickly in today’s technology-dependent world where screens have become an unavoidable part of daily lives. This is a worrying trend as it not only marks a dependency on glasses but also increases the risk of conditions including glaucoma and retinal detachment.

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Myopia in children is a growing concern: Doctor shares causes, symptoms and eye exercises to improve eye health
1 month ago

Myopia in children is a growing concern: Doctor shares causes, symptoms and eye exercises to improve eye health

Hindustan Times  

Myopia, also referred to as nearsightedness, is an eye condition where people face difficulty in seeing objects that are far from them. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Siddharth Kesarwani, Ophthalmologist, JNR Children's Eye Care & Squint Clinic, Borivali West, said, “Myopia is a growing vision concern usually affecting young school going children, often driven by modern lifestyle factors …

Experts chart rapid rise of medical condition set to hit 740m children by 2050 - girls are more at risk than boys
2 months ago

Experts chart rapid rise of medical condition set to hit 740m children by 2050 - girls are more at risk than boys

Daily Mail  

Parents are being warned of the rapid rise in short sightedness in children, as a third of kids now need glasses according to landmark global study. Reseearchers revealed that girls are more likely to suffer from short sightedness than boys Experts have long warned it is because youngsters are spending less time outdoors and more time watching TV and playing …

Are we facing a myopia pandemic? Nearly 1 billion children could need glasses by 2050
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Are we facing a myopia pandemic? Nearly 1 billion children could need glasses by 2050

Hindustan Times  

Vision issues are reaching alarming levels, resembling a pandemic. Research indicates myopia among children is rising dramatically, with nearly a billion potentially needing glasses. Causes and Solutions The researchers identify several contributing factors to the rise in myopia, including increased screen time, decreased outdoor activities, and the early introduction of formal education in certain cultures. The study suggests that girls …

Why ARE so many children now short-sighted? Experts reveal their suspicions as new research shows a third of kids need glasses
3 months ago

Why ARE so many children now short-sighted? Experts reveal their suspicions as new research shows a third of kids need glasses

Daily Mail  

The pandemic may be to blame for spiralling levels of short-sightedness in children, researchers revealed today. Experts have long warned it is because youngsters are spending less time outdoors and more time watching TV and playing video games. Experts have long warned it is because youngsters are spending less time outdoors and more time watching TV and playing video games …

Headache in students might be vision problem: Key signs teachers should watch for
4 months, 1 week ago

Headache in students might be vision problem: Key signs teachers should watch for

Hindustan Times  

When a little boy burst into tears in her third-grade classroom last fall, Audrey Jost pulled him aside while the other kids were at recess. Headache in students might be vision problem: Key signs teachers should watch for {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} A few days later the boy returned with contact lenses, seeming like a different kid, said Jost, who …

Epidemic of Myopia Among Urban Kids, Warn Eye Experts, Blame It On Early Use of Screens
7 months ago

Epidemic of Myopia Among Urban Kids, Warn Eye Experts, Blame It On Early Use of Screens

News 18  

It’s becoming increasingly common to see young children with poor eyesight wearing glasses these days. And now, it is expected that by 2050, every third child might be suffering from myopia in India.” Similarly, Dr Himika Gupta, a consultant ophthalmologist at Mumbai-based SRCC Children’s Hospital told News18, that the myopia prevalence among urban children has “tripled”, blaming “increased screen time” …

Young children glued to their screen at risk of eye problems
8 months, 1 week ago

Young children glued to their screen at risk of eye problems

Dutch News  

Short-sightedness among young children is becoming more common because they are spending too much time staring at screens, eye hospitals are warning. There are no exact national figures but the eye departments at hospitals across the country are reporting a clear upward trend in the number of young children with problems. “We think that in a couple of years over …

7 signs your child may need glasses
2 years, 1 month ago

7 signs your child may need glasses

Hindustan Times  

7 signs your child may need glasses Undiagnosed vision issues can affect your child's performance, therefore it's vital to understand eye health so you can spot the warning indications that your child might have a vision issue and need glasses.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout "Vision problems can affect your child’s performance in and out …

Why short-sightedness is on the rise
2 years, 2 months ago

Why short-sightedness is on the rise

BBC  

Why short-sightedness is on the rise Getty Images A child in Singapore has her eyesight tested Soaring rates of short-sightedness in children are alarming parents and doctors around the world. "We can expect myopia rates to continue to climb because countries like India are getting more kids into school," says Congdon. "We're worried that due to Covid-19, children were spending …

Ophthalmologists flag sharp rise in myopia among children
3 years, 4 months ago

Ophthalmologists flag sharp rise in myopia among children

The Hindu  

Ophthalmologists have reported a sharp rise in myopia in children in the past year. Some doctors report as much as 25% rise in onset and 100% progression in children with myopia. Manjula Jayakumar, senior consultant paediatric ophthalmologist at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, says, “We have seen 25% in onset and 100% in progression of myopia during the pandemic. Myopia can …

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