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James R Landreneau1, Nathan P Hesemann1, Maggie A Cardonell1
1University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine and Mason Eye Institute, Columbia, Missouri.
Abstract:
Nearsightedness, or myopia, is becoming more prevalent worldwide. The eye experiences dynamic growth throughout adolescence, but the etiopathogenesis of myopia progression is not fully understood. Myopia is associated with several pathologic eye conditions, leading to irreversible vision loss. Treatment for preventing myopia progression is reliant on effective screening and initiating treatment early in life. This article will review risk factors for myopia progression and discuss treatment strategies that are most effective in halting its spread.
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