Myopia is the most common cause of visual impairment worldwide. Genetic and
environmental factors contribute to the development of myopia. Studies on the molecular …

Myopia is one of the leading ocular disorders causing visual impairment worldwide, with the
prevalence increasing rapidly. It's a significant global public health concern in 21st century …

The prevalence of myopia is high in many parts of the world, particularly among the
Orientals such as Chinese and Japanese. Like other complex diseases such as diabetes …

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is the most common human eye disorder in the world, and is a
significant global public health concern. Along with cataract, macular degeneration …

The identification of myopia susceptibility genes will not only provide insight into the
molecular basis of this significant eye disorder, but will also identify pathways involved in …

Myopia is the most common eye condition leading to visual impairment and is greatly
influenced by genetics. Over the last two decades, more than 400 associated gene loci have …

Myopia is a major cause of visual impairment worldwide. In particular, high myopia is
associated with serious blinding complications, including retinal detachment, chorioretinal …

Purpose: To test the hypothesis that genes known to cause clinical syndromes featuring
myopia also harbor polymorphisms contributing to nonsyndromic refractive errors. Methods …

While myopia is an increasingly common refractive error worldwide, its prevalence is
greatest in urbanized regions in east Asia. Myopia is a complex multifactorial ocular disorder …

Myopia is a significant public health problem and its prevalence is increasing over time and
genetic factors in disease development are important. The prevalence and incidence of …