Short-sightedness is more common in first-born children
First-born children have a 10% greater risk of developing myopia compared to their siblings, according to research undertaken in Wales.
Thu Oct 15 2015
Up to 1 billion people at risk of blindness by 2050
Researchers say up to 1 billion people could be at risk of blindness by the middle of the century if an emerging myopia epidemic is ignored.
Wed Oct 07 2015