Myopia
Optic Disc Rotation Correlated with VF Deterioration in Myopic OAG
These patterns predicted faster progression in the corresponding hemifield, researchers observed.
01/07/2025
Being an Only Child Associated with Higher Rates of Myopia
In comparison with first-born kids, singletons were more frequently diagnosed or noted to wear glasses to correct for the refractive error.
12/11/2024
Study Finds Combination of MiSight, 0.05% Atropine Slows Myopia Progression by 0.38D
The additive effect was greater in children with low/moderate refractive error than in those with more significant corrections.
12/06/2024
Risk Factors for Posterior Staphyloma in Highly Myopic Eyes Identified
Choroidal microcirculatory changes can diagnose the condition as well as predict its progression.
12/05/2024
Choroidal Changes Linked to HOAs in Myopia
A new study reports a potential connection between optical quality and ocular perfusion in these patients.
11/22/2024
Study Says Environmental Influences on Myopia Development Underestimated
Using a different analysis method, UK researchers concluded there’s up to a ninefold greater effect exerted by outdoor time and near vision work; a primarily white population was used.
11/20/2024
Study Observes Peripheral Drusen-like Deposits in 4.9% of Highly Myopic Eyes
Patients with this finding were more likely to have macular neovascularization.
11/19/2024
Academy of Ophthalmology Report Validates Multifocal CL Use for Myopia
In one of its periodic Ophthalmic Technology Assessment papers, a meta-analysis found the intervention slowed progression of SE refraction by roughly a half-diopter.
11/11/2024
Repeated Low-level Red Light Therapy Effective Against Myopia Over Two Years
Compared with ortho-K, this option was associated with a significant reduction in axial length in children after one month of use.
11/06/2024
Study Identifies Novel Susceptibility Locus for Myopic MNV
It also revealed a shared genetic predisposition with AMD.
11/05/2024
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