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Topical Atropine in the Control of Myopia
Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, 2016 Efforts to reduce myopia progression in childhood are driven by the increasing incidence of high myopia and its attendant health risks. Interventional approaches to reduce myopia progression in childhood have included the use of spectacles, contact lens, and pharmacological methods, of which the latter appear to be most promising.
Donald, Tan +3 more
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Review on current concepts of myopia and its control strategies [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021 Myopia poses a significant burden on the healthcare system, economy and quality of life. It is an emerging global public health challenge and requires interventions to delay or stop onset and progression. With changing times and evidence, the concepts of
Raju Kaiti +3 more
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“Quarantine myopia:” Revisiting myopia control strategies during COVID-19 pandemic
Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the risk factors associated with childhood myopia such as increased time indoors, increased screen time, less outdoor activity, and less exposure to sunlight.
Sanitha Sathyan
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Correlation between steroid hormone balance and etiopathology of high myopia: clinical trial
, 1998 The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between steroid hormone balance in fertile women and the progression of high myopia. Variations of cortisol, progesterone, and estradiol were evaluated.
F. Regine +5 more
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Trials, 2021 Background Nowadays, because of the increasing incidence, the prevention and control of myopia has become an urgent issue. In China, auricular acupressure has been commonly used in the clinical treatment of myopia in children, but the exact effectiveness
Rong Han +11 more
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Pharmaceutical intervention for myopia control [PDF]
Expert Review of Ophthalmology, 2010 Myopia is the result of a mismatch between the optical power and the length of the eye, with the latter being too long. Driving the research in this field is the need to develop myopia treatments that can limit axial elongation. When axial elongation is excessive, as in high myopia, there is an increased risk of visual impairment and blindness due to ...
Prema, Ganesan, Christine F, Wildsoet
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DiagnosticsIn this study, we aim to evaluate the risk factors of myopia undercorrection in recipients of second-generation keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) surgery.
Chia-Yi Lee +6 more
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Frontiers in OphthalmologyThe increasing global prevalence of myopia represents a major public health concern. This perspective article aligns with the research theme of the special issue on Interventional Modalities for the Prevention and Management of Childhood Myopia.
Dominique Bremond-Gignac +5 more
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Advances in myopia prevention strategies for school-aged children: a comprehensive review
Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 Myopia has significantly risen in East and Southeast Asia, and the pathological outcomes of this condition, such as myopic maculopathy and optic neuropathy linked to high myopia, have emerged as leading causes of irreversible vision loss. Addressing this
Farheen Tariq +13 more
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Myopia Control in the Republic of Ireland
, 2021 Purpose: to estimate how many independent optical practices in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) are offering myopia control options to patients and parents.
Osman, Muno +3 more
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