Myopia, or nearsightedness, develops through a molecular pathway distinct from the pathway that leads to hyperopia, or farsightedness. Resolving the molecular blur behind blurred vision, say ...

This chapter establishes the significance of myopia by examining prevalence throughout the world and in the United States. It also examines how myopia is defined and measured, which is fundamental to ...

Nearsightedness is a growing problem across the globe. Research estimates half of the worldwide population will suffer from the condition myopia by 2050. Dr. Qiaohui Wei White, pediatric optometrist ...