Project description
Novel insight into myopia
Myopia or near-sightedness has recently seen an alarming increase among young people, reaching 30 % in Europe and the USA and over 80 % in Asia. Since refractive surgery constitutes the only therapy for myopia, there is a pressing need to better understand the underlying causes of the condition and develop new treatments. To this end, the EU-funded MYOMICRO project will develop innovative optical instruments that enable myopic eye characterisation in unprecedented detail. Scientists will investigate the optical, structural and mechanical properties of myopic eyes, advancing our knowledge on the biological alterations that take place during myopia development. The project's results are expected to advance existing treatment solutions.
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MSCA-IF-GF - Global FellowshipsCoordinator
28006 Madrid
Spain
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
02138 Cambridge
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