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Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common type of refractive error where close objects appear clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. Although this vision condition is relatively common, recent data has shown a considerable global increase in myopia. The goals of the study are to assess the current mechanistic understanding of myopia pathogenesis and causes of its increased prevalence, to identify knowledge gaps and barriers to progress, and to develop a research agenda aimed at better understanding the biological and environmental factors that could explain its increasing incidence.

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Events

Myopia: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment of an Increasingly Common Disease - Report Release

  • September 17, 2024
  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

The Committee on Focus on Myopia: Pathogenesis and Rising Incidence will hold a public release of their report, Myopia: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment of an Increasingly Common Disease, on Septembe...

Commissioned Paper Discussion: Phenotyping

  • February 12, 2024
  • 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM (EST)
  • Past

This is a committee discussion with the commissioned paper author, Chris Hammond, for a commissioned paper on phenotyping.

Committee Discussion with National Eye Institute Staff

  • February 6, 2024
  • 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (EST)
  • Past

During this meeting, members of the committee will discuss the study and possible directions for future data collection with staff from the National Eye Institute.

Focus on Myopia – Pathogenesis and Rising Incidence: Meeting 4

  • January 22 - 24, 2024
  • Past

The fourth meeting for the Focus on Myopia - Pathogenesis and Rising Incidence committee will occur virtually on Monday, January 22nd and Wednesday, January 24th. A session will be open to the public...

Commissioned Paper Discussion: Phenotyping

  • December 18, 2023
  • 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM (EST)
  • Webcast
  • Past

This is a committee discussion with the author for a commissioned paper on phenotyping.
Meetings

Focus on Myopia – Pathogenesis and Rising Incidence: Meeting 5

  • March 5 - 6, 2024
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The fifth and final meeting for the committee on Focus on Myopia - Pathogenesis and Rising Incidence.

Focus on Myopia – Pathogenesis and Rising Incidence: Meeting 3 and Workshop Follow-Up Discussion

  • December 20, 2023
  • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Past

On December 20th the committee will briefly meet for a continued discussion on the Meeting 3 and Workshop that was held December 5-6, 2023.

Focus on Myopia – Pathogenesis and Rising Incidence: Committee Meeting 2

  • October 3 - 4, 2023
  • Closed
  • Past

On October 3-4, 2023, the Committee on Focus on Myopia – Pathogenesis and Rising Incidence will hold its second meeting and continue its information gathering and deliberations. The goals of the study...

Focus on Myopia – Pathogenesis and Rising Incidence: Committee Meeting 1.5

  • September 5, 2023
  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

On September 5, 2023, the Committee on Focus on Myopia – Pathogenesis and Rising Incidence will hold a brief meeting to follow-up on their first meeting that took place in July. The goals of the study...

Focus on Myopia – Pathogenesis and Rising Incidence: Committee Meeting 1

  • July 18 - 19, 2023
  • Meeting
  • Past

On July 18 & 19, 2023, the Committee on Focus on Myopia – Pathogenesis and Rising Incidence will hold its first meeting. The goals of the study are to assess the current mechanistic understanding of m...
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