Myopic macular degeneration (MMD), or pathological myopia, occurs when high myopia (severe nearsightedness) stretches the retina, causing symptoms like blurry vision and blind spots. MMD affects up to ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted — up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes myopia? Good Question. At the Children's ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Myopia, or the need for corrected vision to focus or see objects at a ...