myopia
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For years, the sharp rise in myopia -- or nearsightedness -- has largely been blamed on growing screen use, particularly among children and young adults.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026
If validated, this proposed mechanism could significantly change how scientists and clinicians think about myopia progression.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026
“Our breakthroughs in medtech, myopia management and audiology are cementing our role as a leader across multiple frontiers,” they said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
The incidence of myopia is highest in Southeast Asia—maybe not surprising given the heavy cultural emphasis on academics—where an estimated 80% of students who complete 12 years of school are myopic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
He sat as stiffly as he walked, straight as a pole, his head thrown slightly back and to one side, with a sidelong glance that held a mixture of pride, distrust, and myopia.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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Common Senses: Op, Ops, Opt ("Sight")
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