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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 …

Refractive errors represent the leading cause of correctable vision impairment and
blindness in the world with an estimated 2 billion people affected. Refractive error refers to a …

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 is among the most common refractive errors and is associated with the greatest risk
of pathological outcomes. Most animals, including humans, are born with hyperopic errors …

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

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 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 …

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 …

This article reviews representative literature concerning pedigrees for myopia, heritability
studies on refractive error and the ocular components, and other work relating to genetic …