Environmental Factors and Progressive Myopia: A Global Health Problem [PDF]
, 2014 Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a refractive error whose prevalence has increased over the past three decades, leading to a growing concern and interest among both the public and scientific communities. For years, the only explanation and basis for myopia
Weissman, Jeffrey
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An Analysis of Astronaut Performance Capability in the Lunar Environment. Volume 2 - Performance Capability Support Data [PDF]
Astronaut performance capability in lunar ...
Bender, H. E. +2 more
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A feasibility study of a binocular modification of the standard OEP 21 point exam [PDF]
In order to evaluate the feasibility of a binocular modification of the standard OEP 21 point examination sequence, nineteen fourth year clinicians from Pacific University College of Optometry were exposed to the proposed exam routine.
Iwasa, Steven G, McGrath, P Kevin
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Impact of Near Work Activity on Visual Acuity among Junior High School Students [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Uncorrected refractive error is experienced by at least 45 million productive-aged adults (aged 16–45 years old) and 13 million children (aged 5–15 years old), and being the main cause of visual impairment in children worldwide and third ...
Farenia, Reni +2 more
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Scleral HIF-1α is a prominent regulatory candidate for genetic and environmental interactions in human myopia pathogenesis. [PDF]
EBioMedicine, 2020 Zhao F +29 more
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What constitutes a complete vision exam: A look at typical testing in various practice settings [PDF]
A comprehensive visual exam (CVE) has never been defined in a specific universal manner. The American Optometric Association has some general guidelines, insurance companies have expectations and many State boards have recommendations, but the specifics ...
Ilyin, Alexander W, Woo, Insook
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Outcome of LASIK in mild, moderate and high myopia [PDF]
, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Lasik - Laser in situ keratomileusis is by far the predominant refractive procedure in use today. We are beginning to learn both its full potential and its limitations.
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The effect of scleral buckling on accommodative amplitude. [PDF]
Int J Retina Vitreous, 2020 Ebrahimiadib N +3 more
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Myopia Control: Methods To Slow The Progression Of Childhood Myopia
, 2018 Myopia is one of the most common eye diseases that affect the U.S. and the world. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a condition of the eye in which light focuses in front of the retina rather than on the retina.
Bouchard, Brian, Bouchard, Brian
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Interventions to slow progression of myopia in children. [PDF]
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2020 Walline JJ +6 more
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