Myopia (short-sightedness) is becoming increasingly widespread in Australia and around the world. In this video, A/Prof Michael Lawless discusses the reason for the rise in numbers, the implications and what can be done to prevent the development and progression of myopia in our community.
1:05 What is myopia (short-sightedness)?
1:25 What are the risks and effects of having myopia?
2:42 Why is myopia increasing in our society?
3:40 Reducing the development and progression of myopia
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A/Prof Lawless is one of Australia’s most experienced eye surgeons, having performed more than 30,000 surgical procedures. His specialties include cataract and lens surgery, laser eye surgery and corneal transplantation. He is a clinical associate professor at Sydney Medical School and is recognised throughout the world as an authority on laser eye surgery.
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