A review on the epidemiology of myopia in school children worldwide
A review on the epidemiology of myopia in school children worldwide
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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Due to high prevalence myopia has gained importance in epidemiological studies. Children with early onset are at particular risk of complications associated with myopia, as progression over time might result in high myopia and myopic macular degeneration. Both genetic and environmental factors play a role in the increasing prevalence of myopia. The...
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A review on the epidemiology of myopia in school children worldwide
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_132e91d79252472b9c805b378e20efe1
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_132e91d79252472b9c805b378e20efe1
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1471-2415
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1471-2415
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10.1186/s12886-019-1220-0
