About Myopia
MAMP
Malaysia Advocacy for Myopia Prevention
Malaysia Advocacy for Myopia Prevention (MAMP) is an initiative by members of the
Malaysian Society of Ophthalmologists (MSO) with the Ministry of Health,
Universities and Private Hospitals to educate and bring about a public awareness of
Myopia or Short Sightedness among children in Malaysia.
WSPOS Myopia Consensus Statement 2023
Myopia (commonly termed nearsightedness or shortsightedness) has increased in prevalence around the world. In addition to genetic factors, there now exists evidence of numerous environmental factors that contribute to myopia development. It is well-known that the common forms of childhood myopia are due to axial elongation...
American Optometric Association
Myopia occurs if the eyeball is too long or the cornea (the clear front cover of the eye) is too curved. As a result, the light entering the eye isn't focused correctly, and distant objects look blurred. Myopia affects nearly 30% of the U.S. population. While the exact cause of myopia is unknown, there is significant evidence that many people inherit myopia, or at least the tendency to develop myopia...
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