Singapore Optometric Association
Myopia has been predicted to affect approximately 50% of the world’s population basedon trending myopia prevalence figures. Critical to minimizing the associated adversevisual consequences of complicating ocular pathologies are interventions …
IMI – Interventions for Controlling Myopia Onset and Progression Report Read More »
The knowledge on the genetic background of refractive error and myopia has expandeddramatically in the past few years. This white paper aims to provide a concise summary ofcurrent genetic findings …
The results of many studies in a variety of species have significantly advanced ourunderstanding of the role of visual experience and the mechanisms of postnatal eye growth,and the development of …
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PURPOSE. We provide a standardized set of terminology, definitions, and thresholds of myopiaand its main ocular complications.METHODS. Critical review of current terminology and choice of myopia thresholds was done toensure …
With the growing prevalence of myopia, already at epidemic levels in some countries, there isan urgent need for new management approaches. However, with the increasing number ofresearch publications on the …
IMI – Myopia Control Reports Overview and Introduction Read More »
Myopia is a major public health problem, particularly in East Asia. In this summary report, we present key findings and recommendations on strategies for myopia control discussed during the meeting …