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Myopia

Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood

While having two myopic parents does mean you’re more likely to be nearsighted, there’s no single myopia gene. That means the causes of myopia are more behavioral than genetic.

Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood

Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood

Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood

New health features coming to iPhones, Watches, iPads

New health features coming with iOS 17, watchOS 10 and iPadOS 17 will help in improving mental wellness and reduce risks of Myopia (nearsightedness) among Apple device users

24 June 2023, 01:15 IST

New health features set come to iPhones, Watches, iPads

New health features set come to iPhones, Watches, iPads

New health features coming to iPhones, Watches, iPads

24 June 2023, 01:15 IST

Genes and many years of schooling might cause myopia

21 November 2022, 04:23 IST

Genetics combined with many years of schooling indoors might cause Myopia: Research

Genetics combined with many years of schooling indoors might cause Myopia: Research

Genes and many years of schooling might cause myopia

21 November 2022, 04:23 IST

Study finds screen time increases risk of myopia in children, young people

10 October 2021, 03:17 IST

Study finds screen time increases risk of myopia in children, young people

Study finds screen time increases risk of myopia in children, young people

Study finds screen time increases risk of myopia in children, young people

10 October 2021, 03:17 IST

Why is short-sightedness increasing in children?

Research shows that the amount of time a child spends outdoors can play a significant role in their risk of developing myopia

17 June 2021, 04:21 IST

Short-sightedness is increasing in children, and researchers are still trying to understand why

Short-sightedness is increasing in children, and researchers are still trying to understand why

Why is short-sightedness increasing in children?

17 June 2021, 04:21 IST

What India's youth can't unsee: myopia

Depriving children’s eyes of critical visual stimulation, that is achieved only when looking at distant objects when outdoors, results in a ‘myopic eye’.

01 August 2018, 19:56 IST

What India's youth can't unsee: myopia

What India's youth can't unsee: myopia

What India's youth can't unsee: myopia

01 August 2018, 19:56 IST