Molecular Studies of Refractive Error
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2024) | Viewed by 3679
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Ophthalmology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404327, Taiwan
Interests: eye; cataract; eyelid surgery; ophthalmology
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Dear Colleagues,
Refractive error is a common vision problem characterized by a mismatch between the focal power of the eye and its axial length. So, the eye cannot clearly focus on images from the outside world. This results in blurred vision, which can often be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery. The primary types of refractive errors are myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, and presbyopia.
In this Special Issue, we aim to discuss the molecular aspects of all types of refractive error, including myopia, hyperopia astigmatism, amblyopia, presbyopia, and amblyopia. In addition, further aims of this Special Issue include focusing on basic study, epidemiology, genetic study, and treatment comparison. We are also interested in receiving studies focused on pathologic problems of refractive error. The submission of original research and review articles corresponding to the molecular and cellular events responsible for refractive error is especially welcome.
Prof. Dr. Hui-Ju Lin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- myopia
- hyperopia
- astigmatism
- presbyopia
- refractive error
- genetics of eye disorders
- retina
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