Myopia, better known as nearsightedness, affects nearly 30% of the U.S. population. It’s common in children, and tends to worsen as they age. A recent CBS News article discussed a new contact lens that doesn’t just correct myopia, it actually slows the progression of the condition in kids and reduces their risk of developing other eye problems.
Quick Hits: New Contact Lens Curbs Nearsightedness in Kids
The FDA just approved the first contact lens that slows the progression of myopia in kids between the ages of 8 and 12 years old.
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