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Myopic Shift Among the Long-term Effects of Overminus Lenses
Caregivers of kids with intermittent exotropia should be counseled about persistence of this phenomenon after treatment discontinuation.
March 28, 2024
Scleral Degeneration, Axial Elongation, Peripapillary Changes in High Myopia All Linked
Such changes impact the biomechanical environment around the optic nerve head and make it more prone to damage.
March 28, 2024
Myopia Could Impose Increased Stress on Corneal Endothelium
A recent study discovered higher degrees of polymegethism and pleomorphism in subjects with deeper anterior chambers.
March 21, 2024
LAMP Study: Atropine 0.05% Effective For Myopia Control at Five Years
The intervention even performed equally well in patients who had to restart treatment after a year of recession.
March 18, 2024
Kids with Convergence Excess Least Amenable to DIMS Lens Therapy for Myopia
This was found when compared with other types of vergence dysfunction in a population of Chinese children.
March 15, 2024
Body Stature Found to Influence Ocular Biometrics in Preschoolers
Conducted in China, this research indicated taller and heavier individuals had greater axial length and flatter corneas—but no corresponding increase in refractive error.
March 11, 2024
Watching TV and Moderate Physical Activity Linked to Lower Myopia Risk in European Population
Although these measures may be protective, computer usage continues to stand out as a significant contributor to this global health concern.
March 8, 2024
New Grading Scale Aids in Pathologic Myopia Evaluation
The system can help diagnose the condition and its severity by classifying diffuse chorioretinal atrophy based on area and density, study finds.
March 7, 2024
Study Compares Solo and Combo Options for Myopia Control
Combining ortho-K with 0.01% atropine achieved the best efficacy, with more than half of subjects having annual axial elongation growth below 0.15mm.
March 5, 2024
Retinal and Choroidal Thickness Changes Associated with Pediatric Myopic Progression
Study shows these factors were not solely associated with axial length, but correlated with blood perfusion as well, particularly in the foveal area.
March 1, 2024
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