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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Genetics
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common refractive error.
  • The aetiology of myopia is complex, involving both genetic predisposition and environmental influences.
  • Low myopia, specifically, requires further elucidation regarding contributing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the interplay between genetic and environmental factors in the development of low myopia.
  • To understand how genetic influences on eye growth are modulated by environmental exposures.
  • To identify key environmental factors impacting refractive development.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating myopia aetiology.
  • Analysis of genetic components influencing ocular development.
  • Examination of environmental factors such as education, metabolism, physical activity, and outdoor time.

Main Results:

  • Genetics significantly determines eye growth patterns.
  • Environmental factors critically affect the precise correlation of refractive components for emmetropia.
  • Education, metabolism, physical activity, and outdoor activity are identified as key environmental modulators.

Conclusions:

  • Both genetic and environmental factors are crucial in the aetiology of low myopia.
  • Environmental exposures can modify genetically influenced refractive development.
  • Understanding this interaction is vital for myopia prevention and management strategies.