Open access, peer-reviewed journal focusing on eye disorders. Covers prevention, diagnosis, management, genetics, and epidemiology
Corrects nearsightedness and slows myopia progression in children aged 8-12. Uses ActivControl Technology to slow myopia progression by 59% on average. 95-100% of children aged 8-15 prefer contact lenses over glasses. Children as young as 8 years can handle lenses confidently
Orbit provides protection and contains blood vessels, nerves, muscles. Eyelids protect, moisten, and distribute tears. Six muscles control eye movement. Cornea is transparent and major refractive component. Iris controls pupil size and is unique to each person
Eyeglass prescription contains diagrams and numeric values for vision correction. Prescription differs from contact lens prescription due to lens placement. Common refractive errors include astigmatism, myopia, and hyperopia
Myopia occurs when eyeball is too long or cornea is too curved. Nearly 30% of U.S. population affected. Inheritance plays significant role, especially with nearsighted parents. Excessive screen time increases myopia risk by 30-80%