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598. Is Overconsolidation a Threat to Democracy?

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Rising Myopia: A Global Concern

This chapter examines the alarming increase in myopia rates worldwide, particularly its rise from 25% in the 1970s to 42% in the U.S. today. It explores the environmental factors contributing to this trend and discusses innovative treatments and strategies implemented at Berkeley's Myopia Control Clinic to manage this public health issue.

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