Myopia control and contact lenses

Myopia is a global problem. The rising prevalence and the risks of sight ‐threatening ocular pathology associated with myopia are well documented [1,2]. By 2050, it is predicted that half of the world's population (five billion people) will have myopia, with nearly one billion at high risk of sight threatening ocular pathology such as myopic maculopathy, retinal detach ment and glaucoma. Those with a higher level of myopia being more susceptible to these ocular pathologies [1]. In some parts of the world myopia is now considered as a public health concern and as such it features on the World Health Organisation agenda [2].
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research