Post #232107 2.26K Sep 13, 2026, 07:38 UTC American Medical Association Backs Classification of Nearsightedness as DiseaseArticle, Comments American Academy of Ophthalmology American Medical Association Backs Formal Classification of Nearsightedness as a Disease Nation’s largest physician organization adopts policy calling for insurance coverage for treatments that can slow its progression in children. 👍 10 🌭 8 👀 2