This book considers the issues surrounding the occurrence, progression, and predictability of myopia (near-sightedness), with special emphasis on the 16- to 26-year-old population. Myopia reviews only the most pertinent published research in this area, analyzing the findings and drawing conclusions from these studies. The observations and recommendations will undoubtedly be of considerable interest to vision scientists and clinicians alike.
1 Front Matter; 2 Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations; 3 1. Introduction; 4 2. Analysis of the Prevalence Literature; 5 3. Analysis of the Progression Literature; 6 4. Conclusions and Recommendations; 7 Appendix A: The Biological Basis of Myopia; 8 Appendix B: Review of the Prevalence Literature; 9 Appendix C: Review of the Progression Literature; 10 Appendix D: The Etiology of Myopia; 11 Appendix E: Glossary; 12 Bibliography
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