Screen time and reduced outdoor activity during the pandemic may have lasting effects on children’s eye health, including changes in corneal curvature. Study: Prevalence and Severity of Astigmatism in ...

The prevalence and severity of refractive astigmatism and corneal astigmatism increased among schoolchildren after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online March 20 in JAMA ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. The pandemic was associated with an increased risk and ...

About The Study: In this study, lifestyle changes after the pandemic were associated with an increase in the prevalence and severity of child astigmatisms, likely associated with changes in the ...

If you’ve ever gone to the optometrist and been told that your eyes aren’t perfectly round, you’re not alone. According to a report published in Science Direct, approximately 40% of people worldwide ...

Providing the best screening that ensures optimal visual development in children is an enormous responsibility and one that pediatric primary care providers take very seriously. Over the last year, ...

Have you ever gone to the optometrist for an eye test and been told your eye was shaped like a football? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your vision is becoming increasingly blurry or hard to focus? You ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...