113: NASEM report on myopia

113: NASEM report on myopia

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common refractive error in which close objects appear clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. Its incidence has been rising worldwide in recent decades, and, to date, attention has been largely focused on treatment and correction. In response, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine hosted a public workshop in December 2023 to discuss the rise in myopia, with particular attention toward the factors that contribute to the development and progression of myopia; strategies that may be effective in reversing the rise in myopia; technological applications to understand, diagnose, and treat myopia; current myopia screening practices, policies, and programs; and strengths and weaknesses of the current system of care especially as it relates to disparities and outcomes.

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