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Scleral Cross-linking Using Riboflavin and Ultraviolet-A Radiation for Prevention of Axial Myopia in a Rabbit Model
Published on: April 3, 2016
Does sunlight (bright lights) explain the protective effects of outdoor activity against myopia?
Cheryl Ngo1, Seang-Mei Saw, Ramamurthy Dharani
1Department of Ophthalmology, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore. cherylngo@gmail.com
Abstract:
In the following point-counterpoint article, internationally-acclaimed myopia researchers were challenged to defend the two opposing sides of the topic defined by the title; their contributions, which appear in the order, Point followed by Counterpoint, were peer-reviewed by both the editorial team and an external reviewer. Independently of the invited authors, the named member of the editorial team provided an Introduction and Summary, both of which were reviewed by the other members of the editorial team. By their nature, views expressed in each section of the Point-Counterpoint article are those of the author concerned and may not reflect the views of all of the authors.
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