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21 May 2024

DNA: By 2050, 50% of the world will wear glasses!

14 May 2024

1 Out Of 2 Kids In India To Have Myopia In Next 25 Yrs, Say Docs. Here's Why

India has been witnessing a steady increase in the number of myopia cases in urban children over the last few years A lack of exposure to essential natural light due to being indoors also affects eye health The symptoms include blurry vision, difficulty seeing distant objects, eye strain, headaches, and fatigue - particularly after prolonged screen use

05 Jan 2024

Childhood Myopia: Causes, Risks And Long-Term Impact; Check Dos And Don'ts

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is primarily caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors Childhood myopia goes beyond the need for spectacles; it has a domino effect on ocular health Often, myopia creeps in silently, with subtle symptoms that can easily be overlooked

02 Jun 2023

Eye Drops Slow Nearsightedness Progression In Kids: Study

The study reveals that nearsightedness increases the risk for retinal detachment, macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma later in life.

21 Nov 2020

Mahabharat's Yudhishthir to be seen in new web series

"The story revolves around the famous Taj Mahal. It's a thriller. I am playing the protagonist Omkar Upadhay who is a detective," revealed actor Rohit Bhardwaj. The series will star Saurav Gurjar, Rohit's co-star in 'Mahabharat', as the antagonist.

07 Apr 2016

Outdoor light may reduce myopia in kids

This study has revealed that the major cause of myopia is lack of adequate outdoor light and not remaining glued to computer screen or television.

First-born child

12 Oct 2015

First-born kids more likely to be nearsighted

Reduced parental investment in education of children with later birth order may be partly responsible.

09 Oct 2015

One billion people at risk of blindness by 2050

Nearly one billion people could be at risk of blindness by the middle of the century if an emerging short-sightedness (myopia) epidemic is ignored, said researchers.

09 Oct 2015

2050 may witness up to 1bn people going blind

Currently, it's estimated that over 2 billion people in the world suffer from myopia.

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