Laser correction for short-sightedness “safe and effective for older teenagers” By Talker Sep 16, 2025 Sep 16, 2025 Updated Sep 16, 2025 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dr. Avinoam Shye, author of the study. (Avinoam Shye via SWNS) By Talker Tags Stephen Beech Homepage As featured on +4 Study finds laser eye surgery safe for teenagers Short-sightedness, or myopia, affects around one-in-three children and teens, and research suggests that it is becoming more common. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Top Jobs Now Hiring: School District Nurse for White Salmon Intermediate School MARKETING SALES REPRESENTATIVE Columbia QC Specialist Wanted! REACH Afterschool Program Site Assistant SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Hood River POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS ADVISOR We Hiring Postsecondary Pathways Advisor - Klickitat County View all jobs News and Info from our Community Partners Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?) Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Columbia Gorge News Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published. News Updates Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Obituary updates Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices. Oregon Capital Press Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News Promotions and acquisitions Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections. Registered users-non-subscribers Imported List: Registered users-non-subscribers Sports updates Receive weekly updates on local sports news. Manage your lists Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesObituary: Dave ZimbelmanDeaths & Services: Sept. 24, 2025Deaths & Services: Oct. 1, 2025Obituary: Janet (Tambara) NunamakerAdventist Health wants to cut hospital beds in The Dalles to boost reimbursementsShowdown for Sheriff: spirit and division underscore Goldendale movie screeningPortland superfund cleanup could multiply truck traffic on Wasco’s dangerous landfill roadObituary: Johnny ShulerHood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority heads to DC to lobby for bridge replacementCouncil passes mobile food vendor ordinance Images VideosSorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. CommentedSorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Latest News Gorge geology field trip Oct. 11; registration deadline Oct. 9 Sherman wins six-man game at Maupin ‘More You Know Thursdays’ start Oct. 9 Skyline Health hosts mammography spa day Oct. 17 Water and construction notices for White Salmon Skamania County Senior Services present three-part death and dying info series Commentary: How to spot a scam — and what to do if you’ve been targeted Public Safety Enhancement Sales Tax public hearing Oct. 7
+4 Study finds laser eye surgery safe for teenagers Short-sightedness, or myopia, affects around one-in-three children and teens, and research suggests that it is becoming more common.