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We know that in developed countries, near-sightedness causes an increased risk of vision loss later in life due to macular degeneration, glaucoma, and vitreoretinal degenerations. Fast-growing economies, such as those in South East Asia, are experiencing rapid lifestyle changes that are making near-sightedness more common in young people. However, we don’t know how this emerging near-sightedness will alter risks of vision loss in these countries. 

Our collaboration between ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·, the Vietnam National Eye Hospital, Hanoi Medical University, and the Brien Holden Vision Institute quantified early signs of near-sighted risks in Vietnamese people. The cross-sectional study examined consecutive patients with large amounts of near-sightedness attending the Vietnam National Eye Hospital.  

We demonstrated that optic nerve and vitreoretinal complications of near-sightedness are common in younger Vietnamese people. The results will help the Vietnamese eyecare system to prepare for emerging challenges. 

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