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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