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Why do eyes become myopic?
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2017.03211
Subject(s) - dioptre , optometry , refractive error , macular degeneration , citation , visual impairment , medicine , glaucoma , ophthalmology , psychology , visual acuity , computer science , library science , psychiatry
Summary Refractive errors are the most common eye disorders worldwide and the largest source of visual impairment. In particular, high myopia is associated with a significant risk of visual complications, such as myopic macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinal detachment. The absolute risk of severe visual impairment increases significantly with each diopter of myopic refractive error, ranging from 3% to 5% in individuals with errors of ‐6.00 D to more than 40% in those with ‐15.00 D or more. Reports have shown that the prevalence of myopia is on the rise worldwide with the highest prevalence in Asia. This figure is dramatic and demand effective counteractions. The lecture will address the main question “Why do eyes become myopic?” from various perspectives including epidemiological data (genetics, environmental factors, etc.) and animal studies.