How has our understanding of myopia evolved and what questions remain? A newly published feature article by Frank Schaeffel et al. in Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics brings together insights from leading researchers to trace ten landmark discoveries that have shaped the field of myopia research. The article offers a concise and accessible review of how experimental models, optical interventions, and molecular insights have changed the scientific landscape. The piece also highlights the growing role of environmental and lifestyle factors, particularly in the context of the global rise in childhood myopia.

Original Publication

Key lines of discovery in myopia research
Frank Schaeffel, Jeremy A. Guggenheim, Richard A. Stone, Christine F. Wildsoet

Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2025 Jun;45(4):899-902.

doi: 10.1111/opo.13508. Epub 2025 Apr 8.