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Virtual eye model system for personalised refractive surgery treatment

Presurgical decision support offers benefits that are easy to see.
Myopia is the most common ocular disorder. Its global incidence is increasing rapidly, particularly among youth. Around half of the young adults in the US and Europe are short-sighted and the numbers are rising.
The underlying defect is a slightly elongated eyeball. In severe cases, it can lead to serious consequences including retinal detachment, cataracts, glaucoma, and even blindness.

External link: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/878748