Myopia

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.Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary of Conclusions and Recommendations1. Introduction2. Analysis of the Prevalence Literature3. Analysis of the Progression Literature4. Conclusions and RecommendationsAppendix A: The Biological Basis of MyopiaAppendix B: Review of the Prevalence LiteratureAppendix C: Review of the Progression LiteratureAppendix D: The Etiology of MyopiaAppendix E: GlossaryBibliography