Myopia In The News

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Myopia has become a hot topic among health organizations, mainstream media, and government agencies. Numerous publications were recently posted surrounding the need to treat myopia progression in kids. There is strong support from both eyecare professionals and ophthalmic/optometric organizations for using low dose atropine. Explore the links to learn more!

Mainstream Media

House members request update on CDC myopia prevention efforts

Review of Myopia Management
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Why short-sightedness is on the rise

BBC
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The Puzzling Rise in Nearsighted Children

Wall Street Journal
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The Pandemic Made Kids’ Eyesight Worse, Doctors Say

Wall Street Journal
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Eye Drops May Stave Off Nearsightedness in Children

Wall Street Journal
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Short-sightedness has become an epidemic

The Economist
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Taking the long view of managing myopia

Ophthalmology Times
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Why Nearsightedness Is on the Rise in Children

New York Times
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Government

Myopia: a growing global problem with sight-threatening complications

Community Eye Health
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WHO launches first World report on vision

World Health Organization
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Congress Requests Action From CDC on Myopia Epidemic

US Congress
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CDC: Keep an Eye on Your Child’s Vision

Centers for Disease Control
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Health Organizations

Early management of myopia can head off vision-threatening consequences

American Academy of Pediatrics
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There are significant eye health and vision-threatening consequences of myopia. Myopic eyes tend to be longer than eyes that are not nearsighted. This axial elongation of the eye results in the retina and sclera being stretched more thinly, typically occurring in people who have prescriptions above -6.00 diopters. Retinal detachments, myopic maculopathy, cataracts, glaucoma and retinal tears all occur with greater frequency in highly myopic patients.
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International Myopia Institute

International Myopia Institute
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American Optometric Association: Myopia (nearsightedness)

American Optometric Association
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Reducing the Global Burden of Myopia by Delaying the Onset of Myopia and Reducing Myopic Progression in Children

American Academy of Ophthalmology
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The Pandemic and the Growing Myopia Problem

American Academy of Pediatrics
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WSPOS Myopia Consensus Statement

World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
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Mayo Clinic: Nearsightedness

The Mayo Clinic
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