Myopia Comes Into Gene Expression Focus

Myopia, or nearsightedness, develops through a molecular pathway distinct from the pathway that leads to hyperopia, or farsightedness. Resolving the molecular blur behind blurred vision, say scientists based at Columbia University, could sharpen the vision of drug developers interested in pharmacological treatments for myopia, which is not only the most common eye disorder, but a vision problem that is becoming increasingly prevalent. In fact, myopia is becoming one of the leading causes of visi