BEIJING – Zhang Xinyu meticulously completes her eye exercises twice daily. Her teacher tells her they will help keep her eyesight sharp. At age 12, Xinyu has already been wearing glasses for two ...

The World Health Organization warns that by 2030, 40% of the world's population will be nearsighted. In the U.S. alone, myopia rates have soared over the past 50 years, from 25% in 1971 to nearly 42% ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say vision problems in young children can lead to more serious eye issues later in life. Science Photo Library/Getty Images Researchers say using atropine eyedrops nightly ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common type of refractive error where close objects appear clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. Although this vision ...

China has launched a five-year action plan to improve the overall health of children and adolescents, targeting five key ...