Purpose: We provide a standardized set of terminology, definitions, and thresholds of
myopia and its main ocular complications. Methods: Critical review of current terminology …

The results of many studies in a variety of species have significantly advanced our
understanding of the role of visual experience and the mechanisms of postnatal eye growth …

As the eye's main load-bearing connective tissue, the sclera is centrally important to vision.
In addition to cooperatively maintaining refractive status with the cornea, the sclera must …

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ADAMTS proteins are a superfamily of 26 secreted molecules comprising two related, but
distinct families. ADAMTS proteases are zinc metalloendopeptidases, most of whose …

Refractive errors are the product of a mismatch between the axial length of the eye and its
optical power, creating blurred vision. Uncorrected refractive errors are the second leading …

Cataract is the leading cause of blindness among the elderly worldwide and cataract
surgery is one of the most common operations performed in the United States. As the …

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 …

In the nineteenth century, the prevalence of myopia began to rise, and Cohn stressed the
role of education. Later, based on twin studies, Sorsby argued that refraction was almost …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology, etiology, clinical
assessment, investigation, management, and visual consequences of high myopia (≤− 6 …