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Myopia

Multifocals Act to Reduce Accommodation Stimulus

Retinal light spread modeling shows these lenses may work differently than we thought.
May 18, 2022

Initial Myopic Defocus Observed in the Superior Retina

This finding was present in children who tended to progress centrally over two years.
May 11, 2022

Decentered Ortho-K Optics Give Results a Boost

Study finds corneal refractive power negatively associated with axial length growth.
April 26, 2022

Contrast Sensitivity Associated With Chorioretinal Structure, Vasculature in High Myopia

The parameter was deemed a functional endpoint in this condition.
April 21, 2022

Mid-Peripheral Steepening Key to Ortho-K’s Effect

A lens design with smaller back optical zone diameter might yield a faster myopic reduction and a smaller aspheric treatment zone.
March 23, 2022

New Tool Classifies VF Defects in High Myopia

The system distinguishes glaucomatous and non-glaucomatous findings in these eyes.
March 16, 2022

Age, Ethnicity Predictive of Future Refractive Error in Myopia

However, prior progression and axial elongation change are not, study shows.
March 8, 2022

New Approaches Needed to Slow Progression of Esophoric Myopia

PALs offer no treatment effect in these patients, research says.
March 3, 2022

HOAs May Play Role in High Myopia

Coma and axial length were associated in children and adolescents.
February 23, 2022

Less Time Outdoors, More Near-viewing Activities Observed in Myopes

Real-time monitoring of a young cohort recently confirmed a tendency toward less time outdoors and increased near-viewing activities.
February 8, 2022