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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Myopia is not a simple refractive error, but an eyesight-threatening disease. There is a high
prevalence of myopia, 80% to 90%, in young adults in East Asia; myopia has become the …

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 …

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 …

The prevalence of myopia in children is increasing worldwide and is viewed as a major
public health concern. This increase has driven interest in research into myopia prevention …