Myopia (short-sightedness) is usually a result of excessive axial lengthening of the eye ball.  The prevalence of myopia has increased significantly worldwide in recent years as lifestyle, education and work demands change in the modern digital world.  In a recent Sydney study, it was found that the incidence of myopia in 12-year old children of European Caucasian ethnicity almost doubled over the past 5 years (French et al. 2013).   In … Continue reading Myopia Control