Global Perspectives on Myopia—Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Emerging Assessment Technologies
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Ophthalmology, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Gwangmyeong-si, Republic of Korea
Interests: ophthalmology; neuroophthalmology; optic neuropathy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Myopia has become a major global public health concern, with its prevalence rising sharply in recent decades, particularly in East Asia. It is now one of the leading causes of visual impairment worldwide. High myopia is associated with sight-threatening complications such as retinal detachment, myopic maculopathy, and glaucoma, placing a significant burden on individuals and healthcare systems and underscoring the urgent need for early detection and accurate diagnostic strategies.
This Special Issue will provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of the current state of myopia research and clinical practice. It will include a comprehensive summary of epidemiological trends, pathophysiological mechanisms, and innovative diagnostic approaches. We will highlight emerging technologies such as advanced imaging modalities (e.g., OCT, AI-based screening tools), biomarker discovery, and digital diagnostic platforms to enhance early detection and risk stratification.
The core focus of this Special Issue will comprise clinical research studies conducted in different countries, offering a global perspective on strategies to manage or prevent myopia progression or myopia development. By presenting diverse findings and approaches, we aim to improve diagnostic precision, facilitate early intervention, and inform public health strategies for myopia management.
We invite contributions that explore novel diagnostic tools, validation studies, and translational research to advance this field. Through this Special Issue, we hope to offer meaningful insights for clinicians, researchers, and public health professionals involved in the global fight against myopia.
Dr. Ungsoo-Samuel Kim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- myopia
- diagnostic imaging
- optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- biomarkers
- early detection
- prevention
- epidemiology
- digital diagnostics
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