In summary, the primary findings from the current study suggest involvement in common forms of myopia by COL2A1. There was no significant evidence for involvement by FGF2, BDNF, or COL18A1. No significant associations were found for markers on chromosomes 12 and 18 (previously linked with high myopia) and the more common forms of myopia in the present study. Here, COL18A1 is linked to myopia.