Amblyopia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects at least 2% of most populations
and can lead to permanently reduced vision if not detected and treated within a specific …

Refractive error is the most common eye disorder worldwide and is a prominent cause of
blindness. Myopia affects over 30% of Western populations and up to 80% of Asians. The …

The investigation of the genetic basis of refractive error and myopia entered a new stage
with the introduction of genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Multiple GWAS on many …

Background Prevention of visual impairment and blindness in childhood is an international
priority. However, many countries do not have contemporary information about incidence …

Refractive errors, including myopia, are the most frequent eye disorders worldwide and an
increasingly common cause of blindness. This genome-wide association meta-analysis in …

Background Screening for amblyopia in early childhood is done in many countries to ensure
that affected children are detected and treated within the critical period, and achieve a level …

Myopia and hyperopia are at opposite ends of the continuum of refraction, the measure of
the eye′ s ability to focus light, which is an important cause of visual impairment (when …

It is estimated that at least 200 000 children in India have severe visual impairment or
blindness and approximately 15 000 are in schools for the blind. Although this represents a …

Refractive errors, in particular myopia, are a leading cause of morbidity and disability
worldwide. Genetic investigation can improve understanding of the molecular mechanisms …

purpose. Prevention of visual impairment due to congenital cataract is an international
priority. Estimates of incidence are required for implementation and assessment of …