Myopia is the most common clinical condition seen in our clinical practice. It is associated with various co-morbidities of the eye, which need to be evaluated at each visit. Management of myopia has witnessed revolutionary changes for two decades. Corneal topography has made our understanding of cornea more lucid and its contribution to the progression of myopia. Surgical evolution with lasers and phakic intraocular lenses has enabled patients to see spectacle-free, even with high refractive errors. This article comprehensively covers all the aspects of myopia, starting from clinical evaluation to the pros and cons of surgical treatment.
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