Abstract
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is the most common refractive disorder among children and young adults, and represents the highest incidence of all vision disorders globally.1 In myopic individuals, distant objects appear unfocussed due to longer eyes. The prevalence of myopia is increasing world-wide. One third of the Australian population is currently affected by myopia and a steep increase is expected in the coming years, resulting in about 20 million myopic Australians by 2050.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 1-2 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Volume | January 2020 |
Specialist publication | ASA Council News |
Publisher | Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- myopia
- circadian rhythms
- refractive disorder
- vision disorders
- sleep