June 2020 myopia research update
Independent Influence of Parental Myopia on Childhood Myopia in a Dose-related Manner in 2055 Trios: The Hong Kong Children Eye
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Atropine, engaging with science and responsible practice – with Prof Karla Zadnik
Professor Karla Zadnik, Dean of the Ohio State University College of Optometry in the USA,, discusses the Childhood Atropine for Myopia Progression (CHAMP) study, engaging with the literature, her favourite papers and an alternative take on myopia control as standard of care.
When to prescribe Atropine for myopia control
Atropine can be used for myopia control as a monotherapy or as an adjunct to an optical intervention – we discuss patient selection, atropine combination treatments, how to taper and when to stop.
Complications in atropine compounding
Most atropine currently prescribed for myopia control is compounded. How could this influence consistency of treatment and research results? What could current research lead to in future prescribing? Read more here.
Systemic Side Effects of Atropine Eye Drops
As there are systemic side effects of atropine eye drops, they could be contraindicated in young patients with some conditions, syndromes, and when taking specific systemic medications. Medication safety is also discussed.
Could virtual reality be better for myopia than screens?
As technology evolves the next big change is likely to be Virtual Reality. Could we expect Virtual Reality to be
Adult Myopia Progression, and how to treat it
When it comes to myopic teenagers and stabilization of their myopia progression, we have some research data available. Studies such
May 2020 myopia research update
The Control of Myopia Using Peripheral Diffusion Lenses: Efficacy and Safety Study (CYPRESS) SightGlass Vision, a clinical-stage R&D company focused
When to stop Myopia Control Treatments
So you have initiated myopia treatment and had a successful control of a rapid progressor’s myopia. When should you stop
Myopia control prescribing trends and attitudes across the world
International survey of contact lens fitting for myopia control in children Nathan Efron, Philip Morgan and co-authors collected data across
