FDA approves glasses to slow child myopia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Dec. 1, 2025 approved a new type of prescription eyeglasses designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children, authorizing nationwide marketing that includes the Twin Cities. The decision gives Minnesota families and eye-care providers a federally cleared option intended to reduce the rate at which pediatric myopia worsens.
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The prevalence of high myopia in the United States ranges from 1.8% among Hispanic populations to 11.8% among Chinese populations. ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/)) ([PubMed Central](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10144975/))
High Myopia Prevalence across Racial Groups in the United States — PubMed Central
Asian American children experience faster progression of myopia compared to other racial and ethnic groups. ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/)) ([Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation](https://www.kp-scalresearch.org/progression-of-childrens-myopia-may-be-influenced-by-race-and-ethnicity/))
Progression of children's myopia may be influenced by race and ethnicity — Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation
Race is a strong predictor of myopia progression in children even after controlling for factors such as screen time, close work, socio-economic status, societal expectations of education, and urban living. ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients)) ([Myopia Profile](https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/race-as-a-predictor-of-myopia-progression-in-paediatric-patients))
Race as a predictor of myopia progression in paediatric patients — Myopia Profile
In St. Paul, Minnesota, Asians constitute 17.93% of the population. ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul)) ([World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/minnesota/st-paul))
St. Paul, Minnesota Population 2025 — World Population Review
📌 Key Facts
- Approving agency: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Approval date: Dec. 1, 2025
- Scope: Nationwide availability via prescription, including the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro
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