Scientists Find 24 New Genes Linked to Nearsightedness
Scientists who identified 24 new genes linked to nearsightedness say their discovery could lead to improved treatments or ways to prevent the condition.
Nearsightedness (myopia) is a major cause of visual impairment and blindness worldwide. Thirty percent of people in Western nations and up to 80 percent of Asians have this problem (also called shortsightedness). The condition can be corrected...