[HTML][HTML] IMI–defining and classifying myopia: a proposed set of standards for clinical and epidemiologic studies
Purpose: We provide a standardized set of terminology, definitions, and thresholds of
myopia and its main ocular complications. Methods: Critical review of current terminology …
myopia and its main ocular complications. Methods: Critical review of current terminology …
[HTML][HTML] A review on the epidemiology of myopia in school children worldwide
Background Due to high prevalence myopia has gained importance in epidemiological
studies. Children with early onset are at particular risk of complications associated with …
studies. Children with early onset are at particular risk of complications associated with …
Low-concentration atropine for myopia progression (LAMP) study: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of 0.05%, 0.025%, and 0.01% atropine eye …
Purpose Low-concentration atropine is an emerging therapy for myopia progression, but its
efficacy and optimal concentration remain uncertain. Our study aimed to evaluate the …
efficacy and optimal concentration remain uncertain. Our study aimed to evaluate the …
Update and guidance on management of myopia. European Society of Ophthalmology in cooperation with International Myopia Institute
J Németh, B Tapasztó, WA Aclimandos… - European Journal …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
The prevalence of myopia is increasing extensively worldwide. The number of people with
myopia in 2020 is predicted to be 2.6 billion globally, which is expected to rise up to 4.9 …
myopia in 2020 is predicted to be 2.6 billion globally, which is expected to rise up to 4.9 …
The association between digital screen time and myopia: A systematic review
C Lanca, SM Saw - Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose Digital screen time has been cited as a potential modifiable environmental risk
factor that can increase myopia risk. However, associations between screen time and …
factor that can increase myopia risk. However, associations between screen time and …
[HTML][HTML] Global and regional estimates of prevalence of refractive errors: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose The aim of the study was a systematic review of refractive errors across the world
according to the WHO regions. Methods To extract articles on the prevalence of refractive …
according to the WHO regions. Methods To extract articles on the prevalence of refractive …
[HTML][HTML] IMI–myopia control reports overview and introduction
JS Wolffsohn, DI Flitcroft, KL Gifford… - … & visual science, 2019 - iovs.arvojournals.org
With the growing prevalence of myopia, already at epidemic levels in some countries, there
is an urgent need for new management approaches. However, with the increasing number …
is an urgent need for new management approaches. However, with the increasing number …
Smartphone use as a possible risk factor for myopia
S McCrann, J Loughman, JS Butler… - Clinical and …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Clinical relevance This study demonstrates an association between myopia and smartphone
data usage. Youths now spend more time participating in near tasks as a result of …
data usage. Youths now spend more time participating in near tasks as a result of …
Light and myopia: from epidemiological studies to neurobiological mechanisms
Myopia is far beyond its inconvenience and represents a true, highly prevalent, sight-
threatening ocular condition, especially in Asia. Without adequate interventions, the current …
threatening ocular condition, especially in Asia. Without adequate interventions, the current …
Circadian rhythms, refractive development, and myopia
R Chakraborty, LA Ostrin, DL Nickla… - Ophthalmic and …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose Despite extensive research, mechanisms regulating postnatal eye growth and
those responsible for ametropias are poorly understood. With the marked recent increases …
those responsible for ametropias are poorly understood. With the marked recent increases …