Changing Epidemiology of Refractive Disorders in the Western Pacific Region, 1990–2023: Evidence From the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
Introduction Refractive disorders (RDs) are a major cause of vision impairment worldwide. Although age‐standardised rates have generally declined, the absolute burden, demographic drivers and future trends of RDs in the Western Pacific Region (WPR) remain incompletely characterised. This study assessed the long‐term ep...