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Episode 18: The fight for children's eyesight
What can we do to reduce mounting myopia prevalence?
Global prevalence of myopia in children and adolescents is set to reach 40% by 2050, exceeding 740 million cases.
Reducing incidence and slowing progression is essential, as myopia is linked to sight-threatening complications like retinal detachment, myopic macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Dr. Annegret Dahlmann-Noor explores the reasons behind this increase and what we can do to halt the trend.
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By Editorial office Springer MedicineWhat can we do to reduce mounting myopia prevalence?
Global prevalence of myopia in children and adolescents is set to reach 40% by 2050, exceeding 740 million cases.
Reducing incidence and slowing progression is essential, as myopia is linked to sight-threatening complications like retinal detachment, myopic macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Dr. Annegret Dahlmann-Noor explores the reasons behind this increase and what we can do to halt the trend.