Young nearsighted kids who wear bifocal contact lenses that slow uncoordinated eye growth do not lose the benefits of the treatment once they stop wearing the lenses, new research shows.

Understanding vision requirements, selecting the right lens materials and considering protective coatings can make ...

A new report shows the benefit of wearing contact lenses for slowing myopia has a lasting effect -- good news since 50% of the world (5 billion people) will likely be nearsighted by 2050.

Several different types of IOLs are available. Standard IOLs are included ... more than one focusing power within each lens (similar to bifocal glasses but without any line or distortion).