DNA: By 2050, 50% of the world will wear glasses!
According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, 30 percent of the people in the world are currently suffering from myopia.
May 21, 2024, 23:38 PM IST
1 Out Of 2 Kids In India Might End Up Having Myopia In Next 25 Years, Say Doctors; Here's Why
Myopia Awareness Week: Studies show that in the 20-year period from 1999 to 2019, the incidence of myopia among urban children has tripled in India, from 4.44 per cent to 21.15 per cent, respectively.
May 14, 2024, 17:25 PM IST
Childhood Myopia: Causes, Risks And Long-Term Impact; Check Dos And Don'ts
As dependence on digital devices for education and leisure rises, an expert points out that the issue of nearsightedness is no longer just a medical concern but a looming public health crisis.
Jan 05, 2024, 14:05 PM IST
Eye Drops Slow Nearsightedness Progression In Kids: Study
The study reveals that nearsightedness increases the risk for retinal detachment, macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma later in life.
Jun 02, 2023, 12:57 PM IST
Mahabharat's Yudhishthir to be seen in new web series
Rohit plays the role of a private detective named Omkar Upadhyay in the web series titled 'Myopia'.
Nov 21, 2020, 10:25 AM IST
Outdoor light may reduce myopia in kids
This study has revealed that the major cause of myopia is lack of adequate outdoor light and not remaining glued to computer screen or television.
Apr 07, 2016, 13:10 PM IST
First-born kids more likely to be nearsighted
Reduced parental investment in education of children with later birth order may be partly responsible.
Oct 12, 2015, 15:59 PM IST
One billion people at risk of blindness by 2050
Nearly one billion people could be at risk of blindness by the middle of the century if an emerging short-sightedness (myopia) epidemic is ignored, said researchers.
Oct 09, 2015, 23:14 PM IST
2050 may witness up to 1bn people going blind
Currently, it's estimated that over 2 billion people in the world suffer from myopia.
Oct 09, 2015, 11:46 AM IST
