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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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 +15 more
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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 +16 more
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Illuminating Risk: An Ecological Analysis of Artificial Light at Night and Childhood Myopia Using State-Level US Data [PDF]
Risk Management and Healthcare PolicyMin Ju Kang, Nathaniel LaBarre, Michael Karo, Rachel Soong, Thomas A VidaDepartment of Medical Education, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Las Vegas, NV, USACorrespondence: Thomas A Vida, Department of Medical Education, Kirk Kerkorian School ...
Kang MJ +4 more
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Interpretable machine learning models for predicting childhood myopia from school-based screening data [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis study assessed the efficacy of various diagnostic indicators and machine learning (ML) models in predicting childhood myopia. A total of 2,365 children aged 5–12 years were included in the study.
Qi Feng +5 more
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Asia-Pacific Journal of OphthalmologyMyopia is associated with interactive effects of genetic and environmental factors. The development of myopia in childhood is likely to be more dependent on genetic background. Candidate gene analysis, whole exome sequencing, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and subsequent metaanalyses have identified more than 400 loci that are associated with ...
Jason C Yam, Chi Pui Pang, Li Jia Chen
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Evaluation of risk factors for childhood myopia progression: A systematic review of the literature [PDF]
Indian Journal of OphthalmologyMyopia 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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The prevalence and costs of optical correction for childhood myopia in Scotland. [PDF]
Ophthalmic Physiol OptAbstract Purpose General Ophthalmic Services in Scotland (GOS(S)3) vouchers provide children with National Health Service (NHS)‐funded optical correction. This study investigated the financial impact of myopia by reporting current spending on GOS(S)3 vouchers and indicative prevalence of ...
Dow E, Day M, Kearney S.
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Childhood myopia - a global perspective. [PDF]
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023 Nucci P.
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The efficacy and safety of combined 0.01% atropine and orthokeratology for childhood myopia control: a 2-year randomized clinical trial [PDF]
Frontiers in PediatricsPurposeTo explore the efficacy and safety of combined low-concentration atropine and orthokeratology lenses (AOK) for slowing the progression of myopia.MethodsIn this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, multicenter clinical trial. Children (n
Ying Yuan +9 more
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