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Category Archives: myopia
Half of U.S. Adults Lack 20/20 Vision
A new study has found that common vision problems known as refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) affect half the adult U.S population. The study authors, led by Susan Vitale of the U.S. National Eye Institute, analyzed data collected by … Continue reading
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Breastfeeding May Reduce the Risk of Myopia in Children
Myopia, also called near-sightedness, is a condition in which distant objects appear blurred. Myopia is the leading cause of visual impairment in developed countries, and is present in over 30 million adults in the U.S.  Researchers in Singapore have … Continue reading