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The Complications of Myopia: A Review and Meta-Analysis
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science · 2020 · Vol. 61(4) · pp. 49–49
Annechien E. G. Haarman✉(Erasmus University Rotterdam)Clair A. Enthoven(Erasmus University Rotterdam)J. Willem L. Tideman(Erasmus University Rotterdam)Milly S. Tedja(Erasmus University Rotterdam)Virginie J. M. Verhoeven(Erasmus University Rotterdam)Caroline C. W. Klaver(Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Abstract
Although high myopia carries the highest risk of complications and visual impairment, low and moderate myopia also have considerable risks. These estimates should alert policy makers and health care professionals to make myopia a priority for prevention and treatment.
Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment StudiesGlaucoma and retinal disordersRetinal Diseases and TreatmentsDioptreMedicineOdds ratioConfidence intervalOphthalmologyGlaucomaRetinal detachmentCataract surgeryMeta-analysisInternal medicine
MeSH terms
Age FactorsCataractFemaleGlaucoma, Open-AngleHumansMacular DegenerationMalePrognosisVisual AcuityPrevalenceDisease ProgressionRisk AssessmentMyopia, Degenerative
Funding
- Stichting Steunfonds Uitzicht
- European Commission
- Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
- Oogfonds
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