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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Myopia complications pose significant risks to vision.
  • Relative risk reporting can be misleading for patient counseling.
  • Absolute risk data is needed for accurate prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide absolute risk estimates of visual impairment (VI) from myopia-related diseases.
  • To offer a clearer understanding of the actual likelihood of vision loss.
  • To inform myopia management strategies with concrete data.

Main Methods:

  • Integrative review of data on myopic macular degeneration (MMD), primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).
  • Calculation of absolute VI risks for individuals aged 40+ across myopia levels (none, low, high).
  • Estimation of combined VI risk from MMD, POAG, and RRD.

Main Results:

  • For White individuals, absolute VI risks (no, low, high myopia) are 0.4%, 1.4%, and 6.8% respectively.
  • For East Asian individuals, absolute VI risks (no, low, high myopia) are 0.5%, 2.4%, and 10.3% respectively.
  • These risks are associated with MMD, POAG, and RRD.

Conclusions:

  • Absolute risk estimates facilitate balanced discussions on the future risk of VI from myopia.
  • These figures aid in understanding the impact of myopia management on visual impairment.
  • Contextualizing these risks with decision tools is recommended for comprehensive patient information.