Myopia
Ortho-K, Multifocal Contacts Offer Similar Progression Halting Effects
Retrospective analysis found no difference in the annualized axial length growth with these types of myopia control options.
03/20/2023
Atropine Reduces Axial Length Progression in Genetic Carriers of Myopia
Study shows this in children with or without a known monogenetic cause, as well as mice.
03/10/2023
Choroidal Thinning Plays Role in Myopic Maculopathy
As well as with a progressive peripapillary atrophy area expansion, these factors could be used to predict the condition and its subtypes.
03/09/2023
Glycemic Control May Mitigate Myopia
Low adiponectin and high HbA1c levels displayed an increased risk, suggesting consistent management could lessen this development. Researchers theorize a role for choroidal thickening in diabetes as the mechanism.
03/08/2023
Study Explores Role of Posterior Staphyloma in Myopic Maculopathy
Axial length was the biggest risk factor for development, followed by age.
03/06/2023
Children Most Vulnerable to Environmental Myopia Catalysts at Ages Six to Eight
The conclusion comes from a study showing that prevalence returned to pre-pandemic levels after lockdown, though methodological issues may have influenced results.
02/28/2023
Myopic Corrective Lenses, Low-Dose Atropine Combo Most Effective
With compliant European children, the two slowed axial elongation.
02/22/2023
Red Light Therapy May Induce Some Axial Length Shortening
Nearly a quarter of children had at least a 0.05mm reduction following this treatment.
02/21/2023
Three Atropine Formulations Now Available
A range of concentrations gives optometrists greater choice in prescribing or in-office use.
02/17/2023
0.05% Atropine Linked to Low Incidence of Myopia in Children
This concentration of eyedrops, but not 0.01%, resulted in a significantly lower occurrence of the condition at two years in those ages four to nine in a recent study.
02/17/2023
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