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Science Articles.

Learn about the latest scientific research and evidence-based innovations that are guiding decision-making for myopia management in clinical practice.

Our compendium of science reviews and summaries cover key papers, new developments and future possibilities in myopia, with a focus on clinical applications. Browse the latest articles or refine to your interest using the search box. Filter by topic, choose topic combinations, and apply the additional filter to limit your search to article types.

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Adult myopia Atropine Axial length Binocular vision Causes of myopia Combination treatment High myopia Mechanisms Myopia control efficacy Ortho-k Pathology and eye health Pre-myopia Soft contact lenses Spectacles Treatment safety Untreated myopia progression Visual performance
Close Efficacy and safety of orthokeratologyNew insights into the efficacy and safety of ortho-k lenses are explored in this article. Read Full Article The Essilor® Stellest® Spectacle Lens ARVO 2024 ShowcaseEssilorLuxottica presented 4 posters at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2024 meeting.Read Full Article How aware are parents of myopia?This study highlighted the need for further public awareness of myopia, long-term eye health and progression limiting strategiesRead Full Article What are the dose-dependent effects of atropine?This meta-analysis investigated the overall safety, efficacy and sustainability of various atropine doses.Read Full Article Which is more effective: DIMS or Ortho-k?Two studies compare the efficacy of defocus-incorporated multiple segment (DIMS) lenses with ortho-k.Read Full Article What factors affect digital device viewing behaviour in children?This study examines how habitual viewing behaviors might influence myopia development.Read Full Article Can we accurately estimate axial length?Estimating axial length with mathematical models may lead to incorrect assessment of myopia progression and visual impairment risks.Read Full Article Myopic maculopathy risk factors and progression in childrenThis study investigated risk factors and progression of myopic maculopathy in highly myopic children over 4 yearsRead Full Article A review of myopic maculopathy classification and treatmentReducing axial length growth in childhood is an important preventative measure in reducing myopic maculopathy risksRead Full Article Guidance for future myopia control research For myopia control clinical trials to continue development, changes in methodology are required to avoid compromising results.Read Full Article Comparing soft multifocal and orthokeratology contact lens efficacyThis study found the efficacy of soft multifocal and orthokeratology contact lenses to be similar over 12 months. Read Full Article A novel centre-for-near soft contact lens for myopiaThis study found a novel centre-for-near soft contact lens gave a modest reduction in myopia progression over one year.Read Full Article

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