The eye is a metabolically active structure, constantly exposed to solar radiations making its
structure vulnerable to the high burden of reactive oxygen species (ROS), presenting many …

Myopia tends to develop and progress fastest during childhood, and the age of stabilization
has been reported to be 15–16 years old. Thus, most studies on myopia have centered on …

This assessment by the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (EEAP) of the Montreal
Protocol under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) evaluates the effects of …

Pterygium is an ultraviolet-related disease characterized by an aberrant, wing-shaped and
active wound-healing process. There is nothing quite as disheartening for the surgeon or …

Outdoor exposure is considered the primary modifiable risk factor in preventing the
development of myopia. This effect is thought to be attributed to the light-induced synthesis …

Purpose: Changes in refractive error during young adulthood is common yet risk factors at
this age are largely unexplored. This study explored risk factors for these changes, including …

Background Age-related cataract is a highly prevalent eye disorder that results in the
clouding of the crystalline lens and is one of the leading causes of visual impairment and …