Pediatric myopia and the urgent need for early intervention

Published on August 12, 2025
One in 3 children worldwide has myopia, and the prevalence is rising so steadily that if it continues as predicted, there will be more than 740 million pediatric cases by 2050.
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Study Describes Complex Role of BP in POAG Risk Among Black Patients

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These results reveal a delicate balance in which both high IOP and lower systemic BP levels could influence the risk of developing POAG. Photo: Michael Chaglasian, OD. Click image to enlarge. Individuals of African ancestry are disproportionately more likely to develop glaucoma than those of European descent—up to five times higher—and those with glaucomatous ris

Open-Angle Glaucoma Affects 4.8% of Chinese Americans Over 50

August 12, 2025
Longer axial length, older age, family history and diabetes were independent risk factors for open-angle glaucoma in this study. These findings underscore the need for tailored screening strategies in high-risk populations, especially those with high myopia. Click image to enlarge. Chinese Americans have been among the fastest growing minority population in the United States