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The Ophthalmologist / Issues / 2026 / May / Is Europe Safe from the Myopia Epidemic
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Is Europe Safe from the Myopia Epidemic?

As global myopia rates soar, three landmark meta-analyses examine the European epidemiological landscape

By Cristina Álvarez Peregrina, Miguel Ángel Sánchez-Tena, Pelsin Demir, Andrzej Grzybowski 5/5/2026 4 min read

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Institutions were ranked based on their contributions to myopia research, including population studies, clinical trials, and leadership in genetics consortia specifically focused on myopia in European populations.

  • #1

    Erasmus University Medical Center (Erasmus MC)

    Rotterdam, Netherlands

    Erasmus MC leads in population epidemiology and genetics research on myopia, with significant clinical trial activity and a dedicated myopia clinic.

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    • Ophthalmology
  • #2

    Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

    London, United Kingdom

    Moorfields and UCL are recognized for their extensive research infrastructure and contributions to large-scale genetic studies on myopia.

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    • Ophthalmology

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