Review article: Myopia - Genetically inherited or environmental influences

2nd International Conference on Natural Resources and Life Sciences

生态环境科学

Tjoa, S.E.E.^1 ; Putra, S.E.D.^1

Department of Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Surabaya, Jl. Raya Kalirungkut, Surabaya

60292, Indonesia^1

关键词: Eyes;    habit;    hereditary;    nature;    nearsightedness;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/293/1/012037/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1755-1315/293/1/012037

学科分类：环境科学（综合）

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

Myopia or nearsightedness is a condition in which a person cannot see distant objects clearly. It is currently the most common eye disorder. It is predicted that half of the world's population will develop myopia by 2050. Myopia has been associated with both environmental and genetic influences affecting eye growth. The mechanism by which genetics can lead to myopia is still uncertain. Much remains to be elucidated about the interplay between environmental and genetic factors that play a role in the onset of myopia. The main purpose of this article is to describe molecular (genetic and epigenetic) and environmental (lifestyle influenced) causes of myopia in order that drugs, therapies, and other treatments can be found to cure and prevent myopia. As the conclusion, a picture of interconnectivity between genetic, environment, and myopia was constructed.