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Myopia is a disease, not a refractive error. Here's what that means
Myopia is a refractive error (blurred vision at a given distance) that affects about 30% of the world's population. This proportion is increasing so quickly that it ...
The American Journal of Managed Care4d
Prevalence, Severity of Astigmatism Increased in Children After Pandemic
Both refractive and corneal astigmatism saw an increase in prevalence in children after the COVID-19 pandemic, with corneal ...
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Digital Eye Strain: A Growing Concern Amidst Increased Screen Time
Experts warn of rising myopia cases due to extended digital device usage, especially among children. The increase in screen ...
Ophthalmology Times3d
The synergy of cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery through the decades: insights from George O. Waring IV, MD
Refractive cataract surgery has been transformed by advanced IOL technology, including extended and full-range vision lenses, ...
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Astigmatism on the rise in kids after COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased astigmatism in children, with prolonged screen time and less outdoor activity ...
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Astigmatism Increased in Kids After the COVID Pandemic
In a cohort of 21,655 children ages 6 to 8 years, the prevalence rate of refractive astigmatism of at least 1.0 diopter (D) ...
The prevalence and severity of pediatric astigmatism are found to have increased after the pandemic
The prevalence and severity of refractive astigmatism and corneal astigmatism increased among schoolchildren after the ...