Myopia
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 …
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 …
IMI risk factors for myopia
Risk factor analysis provides an important basis for develo** 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 …
[PDF][PDF] Global data on visual impairment in the year 2002
S Resnikoff, D Pascolini, D Etya'Ale… - Bulletin of the world …, 2004 - SciELO Public Health
This paper presents estimates of the prevalence of visual impairment and its causes in 2002,
based on the best available evidence derived from recent studies. Estimates were …
based on the best available evidence derived from recent studies. Estimates were …
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 …
Worldwide prevalence and risk factors for myopia
CW Pan, D Ramamurthy… - … and Physiological Optics, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Citation information: Pan C‐W, Ramamurthy D & Saw S‐M. Worldwide prevalence and risk
factors for myopia. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2012, 32, 3‐16. doi: 10.1111/j. 1475‐1313.2011 …
factors for myopia. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2012, 32, 3‐16. doi: 10.1111/j. 1475‐1313.2011 …
[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 …
Global variations and time trends in the prevalence of childhood myopia, a systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis: implications for aetiology and early …
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 …
[PDF][PDF] Prevalence of myopia in Taiwanese schoolchildren: 1983 to 2000
LLK Lin, YF Shih, CK Hsiao, CJ Chen - Annals Academy of Medicine …, 2004 - annals.edu.sg
Introduction: To determine time trends in myopia over a 20-year period in Taiwan, we
conducted 5 nationwide surveys pertaining to the ocular refraction of schoolchildren in 1983 …
conducted 5 nationwide surveys pertaining to the ocular refraction of schoolchildren in 1983 …
Refractive error and visual impairment in urban children in southern China
M He, J Zeng, Y Liu, J Xu, GP Pokharel… - … & visual science, 2004 - iovs.arvojournals.org
purpose. To assess the prevalence of refractive error and visual impairment in school-age
children in a metropolitan area of southern China. methods. Random selection of …
children in a metropolitan area of southern China. methods. Random selection of …