American Medical Association Moves to Classify Myopia as a Formal Disease

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Published: 2026-09-13
Category: health
Source: Ophthalmology Times

The American Medical Association (AMA) has passed a resolution supporting the formal classification of myopia as a disease. This move aims to facilitate insurance coverage for pediatric myopia treatment, recognizing its public health implications and potential for serious complications like retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.

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