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 results of many studies in a variety of species have significantly advanced our
understanding of the role of visual experience and the mechanisms of postnatal eye growth …

Myopia occurs in more than 50% of the population in many industrialized countries and is
expected to increase; complications associated with axial elongation from myopia are the …

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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 …

Background Myopia is a good model for understanding the interaction between genetics
and environmental stimuli. Here we dissect the biological processes affecting myopia …

Myopia is the most common eye condition leading to visual impairment and is greatly
influenced by genetics. Over the last two decades, more than 400 associated gene loci have …

Purpose: The International Myopia Institute (IMI) Yearly Digest highlights new research
considered to be of importance since the publication of the first series of IMI white papers …

In the nineteenth century, the prevalence of myopia began to rise, and Cohn stressed the
role of education. Later, based on twin studies, Sorsby argued that refraction was almost …

East Asia has experienced an excessive increase in myopia in the past decades with more
than 80% of the younger generation now affected. Environmental and genetic factors are …