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Charting children's eyes to head off global myopia epidemic
An international study co-led by The University of Western Australia has created the equivalent of infant growth curve charts for children's eyes to help clinicians identify warning signs of myopia.
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An international study co-led by The University of Western Australia has created the equivalent of infant growth curve charts for children's eyes to help clinicians identify warning signs of myopia. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is increasingly common in children and adolescents worldwide and can lead to permanent vision loss later in life.
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