The Biology of Myopia

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Abstract
FOR many years myopia has been an enigma to the ophthalmologist and a source of worry to the parents of nearsighted children. In many cases the progressive nature of the disorder, in spite of correcting glasses, has given rise to a sense of hopelessness and a consequent turning to various quack methods of treatment.Myopia was recognized centuries ago. As far back as 1611 Kepler1 defined the condition. In 1632 Plempius2 examined a myopic eye anatomically and confirmed the impression that myopia was due to a lengthening of its axial diameter. One cannot say that much progress has been made . . .

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