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 ...

If you're a parent struggling to get your kids' off their devices and outdoors to play, here's another reason to keep trying: Spending at least two hours outside each day is one of the most important ...

Combat childhood myopia by balancing screen time with outdoor play to ensure healthy eye development. Prioritize natural daylight and the 20-20-20 rule to prevent vision complications like glaucoma, ...

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% ...

Flora Hui consults part-time as an optometrist at an independent optometry practice. Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition – also known as shortsightedness – already affects up to 35% of ...