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Risk Factors

Nearsightedness Risk Factors

Nearsightedness Risk Factors

High myopia occurs more frequently in people with certain ancestries:

  • Asian
  • Middle Eastern

It is also associated with some genetic conditions and several factors tied to childbirth:

  • Congenital glaucoma
  • Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
  • Ocular albinism
  • Marfan syndrome
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Clinical Trials

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Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

Our Clinics

Byers Eye Institute
The Byers Eye Institute is dedicated to combating blindness and preserving sight through an effective, integrated collection of comprehensive vision care specialties.
Byers Eye Institute
2452 Watson Ct
 Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 650-723-6995 Getting Here
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