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Atropine in the treatment of childhood myopia

Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019
The practice of using topical atropine to prevent the progression of myopia in children has been going on for decades in some Asian populations. The encouraging results obtained from Atropine for the treatment of childhood myopia (ATOM) studies and ...
Sanitha Sathyan
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Time spent outdoors in childhood is associated with reduced risk of myopia as an adult [PDF]

Scientific Reports, 2021
Myopia (near-sightedness) is an important public health issue. Spending more time outdoors can prevent myopia but the long-term association between this exposure and myopia has not been well characterised.
Gareth Lingham, Seyhan Yazar, Robyn M. Lucas, Elizabeth Milne, Alex W. Hewitt, Christopher J. Hammond, Stuart MacGregor, Kathryn A. Rose, Fred K. Chen, Mingguang He, Jeremy A. Guggenheim, Michael W. Clarke, Seang-Mei Saw, Cathy Williams, Minas T. Coroneo, Leon Straker, David A. Mackey   +16 more
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Prevention and management of childhood progressive myopia: National consensus guidelines

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023
Myopia is a major public health problem worldwide, including India, with the global prevalence of myopia increasing rapidly over decades. The clinical and socioeconomic impact of myopia is also expected to rise with rising prevalence.
Rohit Saxena, Rebika Dhiman, Vinay Gupta, Swati Phuljhele, Asmita Mahajan, Vaishali Rakheja, Meenakshi Swaminathan, Jitendra Jethani, Siddharth Kesarwani, Ramesh Kekunnaya, Jaspreet Sukhija, Shubhangi Bhave, Pradeep Sharma, Rajesh Sinha, Lalit Verma, Namrata Sharma   +15 more
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Childhood myopia: A lifestyle disease [PDF]

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Kajree Gupta, Savleen Kaur, Shweta Chaurasia, Jaspreet Sukhija   +3 more
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Temporal trends in frequency, type and severity of myopia and associations with key environmental risk factors in the UK: Findings from the UK Biobank Study

PLoS ONE, 2022
This study investigated temporal trends in the epidemiology of primary myopia and associations with key environmental risk factors in a UK population.
Phillippa M. Cumberland, Vasiliki Bountziouka, Christopher J. Hammond, Pirro G. Hysi, Jugnoo S. Rahi, on behalf of the UK Biobank Eye and Vision Consortium   +5 more
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The expandability of the eye in childhood myopia

Current Eye Research, 2003
While intraocular pressure has been shown to have some influence on eye growth, the stress exerted on the outer wall of the eye and the rigidity of the outer coats of the eye may be of greater importance. No studies have assessed the significance of both of these variables in terms of childhood myopia and its progression.Twenty myopic and twenty non ...
Schmid, Katrina, Li, Roger, Edwards, Marion, Lew, John   +3 more
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The causes and consequences of childhood myopia [PDF]

, 2019
Myopia is the eye disorder with the most rapid increase in prevalence worldwide. It develops in childhood with a peak incidence between 13-15 years. Especially high myopia, a refractive error of -6 diopters or more, increases the risk of permanent visual
Tideman, J.W.L. (Willem)
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Evaluation of risk factors for childhood myopia progression: A systematic review of the literature [PDF]

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Myopia is a global public issue with a dramatically increasing incidence. Myopia is currently characterized by its earlier onset, quick development in preschool (0–5 years old), and continued progression particularly during the coronavirus-19 epidemic ...
Chun-Wen Chen, Jing-Yan Yao
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Modern methods for controlling myopia in childhood

Pediatria
Myopia (nearsightedness) is a refractive error that is increasingly prevalent among the pediatric population, which determines its significant social impact. Its prevalence is characterized by steady progression, particularly during childhood, posing a substantial risk for the development of high myopia and its associated complications.
E. Mermeklieva, A. Firladzhov
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The use of atropine in childhood myopia: Experience in Indian eyes

Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019
This clinical query section discusses the use of topical atropine in childhood myopia among Indian children. Experts from across the country share their viewpoints, clinical experience, and concerns on the subject.
Sanitha Sathyan
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