Abstract
Myopia (short-sightedness) arises in childhood due to excessive eye growth and is linked with near work activities. However the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This thesis examined the short-term optical and structural changes in the eyes of children while focusing at close reading distances and identified important differences between myopic and non-myopic children. The prevalence of myopia is increasing globally, particularly in South-East Asia, and these findings provide new insights into potential mechanisms linking near work and the development and progression of myopia during childhood.
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