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Myopia is the most common developmental eye disorder in the first decades of life and the biggest risk factor for sight threatening degenerative eye diseases later in life, second only to age. Its prevalence is increasing worldwide affecting now > 80% in Asian and > 40% in Caucasian populations. Myopia usually develops during primary school and its onset and progression are related to environmental factors such as near work, education and lack of day light exposure as well as to genetic factors. Retardation of myopia progression is a major goal, next to understanding its pathophysiology and the mode of action of the various treatment options.