Myopia
PN Baird, SM Saw, C Lanca, JA Guggenheim… - Nature reviews Disease …, 2020 - nature.com
Myopia, also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness, is a very common condition
that typically starts in childhood. Severe forms of myopia (pathologic myopia) are associated …
that typically starts in childhood. Severe forms of myopia (pathologic myopia) are associated …
IMI risk factors for myopia
Risk factor analysis provides an important basis for developing interventions for any
condition. In the case of myopia, evidence for a large number of risk factors has been …
condition. In the case of myopia, evidence for a large number of risk factors has been …
IMI impact of myopia
The global burden of myopia is growing. Myopia affected nearly 30% of the world population
in 2020 and this number is expected to rise to 50% by 2050. This review aims to analyze the …
in 2020 and this number is expected to rise to 50% by 2050. This review aims to analyze the …
The epidemics of myopia: aetiology and prevention
There is an epidemic of myopia in East and Southeast Asia, with the prevalence of myopia in
young adults around 80–90%, and an accompanying high prevalence of high myopia in …
young adults around 80–90%, and an accompanying high prevalence of high myopia in …
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 …
Meta-analysis of 542,934 subjects of European ancestry identifies new genes and mechanisms predisposing to refractive error and myopia
Refractive errors, in particular myopia, are a leading cause of morbidity and disability
worldwide. Genetic investigation can improve understanding of the molecular mechanisms …
worldwide. Genetic investigation can improve understanding of the molecular mechanisms …
Global variations and time trends in the prevalence of childhood myopia, a systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis: implications for aetiology and early …
AR Rudnicka, VV Kapetanakis, AK Wathern… - British Journal of …, 2016 - bjo.bmj.com
The aim of this review was to quantify the global variation in childhood myopia prevalence
over time taking account of demographic and study design factors. A systematic review …
over time taking account of demographic and study design factors. A systematic review …
Update in myopia and treatment strategy of atropine use in myopia control
PC Wu, MN Chuang, J Choi, H Chen, G Wu… - Eye, 2019 - nature.com
The prevalence of myopia is increasing globally. Complications of myopia are associated
with huge economic and social costs. It is believed that high myopia in adulthood can be …
with huge economic and social costs. It is believed that high myopia in adulthood can be …
IMI–myopia genetics report
MS Tedja, AEG Haarman… - … & visual science, 2019 - iovs.arvojournals.org
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Genome-wide association meta-analysis highlights light-induced signaling as a driver for refractive error
Refractive errors, including myopia, are the most frequent eye disorders worldwide and an
increasingly common cause of blindness. This genome-wide association meta-analysis in …
increasingly common cause of blindness. This genome-wide association meta-analysis in …