The Myopia Control Clinic at UAB Eye Care helps to slow the progression of nearsightedness (eye growth) in children through the following scientifically-backed methods: Myopia is the clinical term for ...

Safal Khanal, OD, PhD, FAAO, was awarded a two-year R21 grant from the National Eye Institute to evaluate the efficacy of a novel, wavelength-based method in slowing the progression of myopia ...

“There was concern that the eye might grow faster than normal when myopia-control contact lenses were discontinued,” Berntsen said in a related NIH press release. At baseline, the mean axial ...

Myopia is associated with an increased risk of long-term eye health problems that affect vision and can even lead to blindness. From the initial study, high-add multifocal contact lenses were ...

Tips to deal with myopia Here are some tips to deal with myopia and promote eye health: 1. Follow a balanced diet Follow a balanced diet packed with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean ...

Two specialists say the education ministry should extend the period for outdoor activities in schools and train teachers to detect vision issues. Two eye care specialists have urged the education ...