Myopia in children – diagnosis and methods of correction
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OPHTHALMOLOGY; MYOPIA; CHILD; RISK FACTORS; EARLY DIAGNOSISAbstract
Myopia is the most common cause of vision loss worldwide. With more than 80 million myopic children worldwide, it is becoming a significant socioeconomic and public health problem. High myopia is associated with complications such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration. Many studies are conducted to determine etiological and other risk factors, methods of early diagnosis, and ways to prevent the onset and progression of myopia.
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