A plastic lens implanted into the eye could boost the vision of thousands with short-sight. New research suggests the procedure is at least as effective as laser surgery – in some cases, even more so. New research suggests the procedure is at least as effective as laser surgery – in some... 

Nearsightedness, medically known as myopia, is the most common cause of poor eyesight, especially in younger adults. It refers to being able to see well at close range, but not at a distance. Myopia (nearsightedness) is a common vision problem experienced by almost one-third of the people across the...