01/16/2025 12:00:00 AMBenefit of Contact Lenses for Slowing Myopia Has a Lasting EffectA new report from @UHouston optometry researchers 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 be nearsighted by 2050.Laurie Fickmanlafickman@uh.edu713-743-8454Health and Medicine,Research