2019
DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/293/1/012037
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Review article: Myopia - Genetically inherited or environmental influences

Abstract: Myopia or nearsightedness is a condition in which a person cannot see distant objects clearly. It is currently the most common eye disorder. It is predicted that half of the world’s population will develop myopia by 2050. Myopia has been associated with both environmental and genetic influences affecting eye growth. The mechanism by which genetics can lead to myopia is still uncertain. Much remains to be elucidated about the interplay between environmental and genetic factors that play a role in the onset of m… Show more

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“…Usually light entering the eyes of myopic patients is not focused on the retina, but in front of the retina, which is also known as a refractive error [5][6].The harm of myopia is not as simple as blurred vision. It is an important factor in diseases such as retinal detachment, macular degeneration and glaucoma.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Usually light entering the eyes of myopic patients is not focused on the retina, but in front of the retina, which is also known as a refractive error [5][6].The harm of myopia is not as simple as blurred vision. It is an important factor in diseases such as retinal detachment, macular degeneration and glaucoma.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%