This book considers the issues surrounding the occurrence, progression, and predictability of myopia (near-sightedness), with special emphasis on the 16- to 26-year-old population. Myopia reviews only the most pertinent published research in this area, analyzing the findings and drawing conclusions from these studies. The observations and recommendations will undoubtedly be of considerable interest to vision scientists and clinicians alike. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations 1. Introduction 2. Analysis of the Prevalence Literature 3. Analysis of the Progression Literature 4. Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix A: The Biological Basis of Myopia Appendix B: Review of the Prevalence Literature Appendix C: Review of the Progression Literature Appendix D: The Etiology of Myopia Appendix E: Glossary Bibliography