The Epidemiology of Myopia in Hong Kong

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Authors

MH Edwards · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Carly Siu Yin Lam · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Abstract

The increase in prevalence of myopia over a short period of time is postulated to be due to environmental factors. Children of Chinese descent have a susceptibility to environmental factors which cause myopia.

Topics & Keywords

Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Corneal surgery and disorders Glaucoma and retinal disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore

Volume 33, Issue 1, pp. 34-38

DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v33n1p34

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