Myopia

New research suggests sleep is an additional risk factor affecting myopia onset and progression.

In a sham device-controlled, randomized, double-blind clinical trial in China, researchers utilized a device that emits 650 nm red light directly to the retina.

The 20-20-20 rule has taken on a life of its own, but it remains a useful trick to reduce digital eye strain.

Positive 42-month Cypress axial length and cSER outcomes, presented at ARVO in New Orleans, reinforce myopia control safety and efficacy of Diffusion Optics Technology™ spectacle lenses.

Although the 20-20-20 rule is still a solid recommendation, recent studies have provided practitioners with more specific recommendations to help potentially prevent the onset and slow the progression of myopia.

The technology will be shared at the International Congress of Ophthalmology and Optometry China (COOC) conference in Shanghai April 14-16, 2023.

Atropine 0.01% eye drops decreased myopia progression in children over the study course of 1 year.

A look back on what happened in optometry during the week of March 20-March 24.

Researchers retrospectively analyzed the longitudinal clinical data of 117 eyes of 106 Caucasian patients with high myopia MNV treated with intravitreal bevacizumab injections.

Ashley Wallace-Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, shares key takeaways from her SECO 2023 panel discussion, "Myopia management."

Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO, FACAAI (Sc), shares key takeaways from his SECO 2023 presentation, "Drugs of the future."

Second global virtual event on myopia management scheduled for February 16, 2023.

As our dependence on technology progresses, we have seen tremendous impact on all aspects of our lives—including our kids’ eyes and vision.

Three experts in myopia control convened at the Optometry Times EyeCon meeting to discuss methods to control this burgeoning global epidemic.

Research indicates that too much technology usage results in negative effects on eyesight.

Enhanced treatments, tools, and resources make a difference.

Contact lenses can be beneficial for children, even when not medically necessary, explains Jennifer Fogt, OD, FAAO, FSLS.

When interpreting study findings, take into consideration the similarity and the differences between the subjects recruited for the study versus the patient population each practitioner serves.

Evolution of vision correction procedures, diagnostics paves way for collaborative care.

World Sight Day is upon us and RestoringVision has issued a lofty but doable goal: help solve the global vision crisis.

Johnson & Johnson Vision receives FDA-approval of lens parameter expansion for their ACUVUE Abiliti Overnight Therapeutic Lenses for Myopia Management.

Clinical pilot study evaluates effect after 1 month of wear.

Melissa Barnett, OD, from the University of California, Davis Eye Center, Sacramento and Davis, CA, described new strategies, technologies, and drug classes to treat chronic conditions that include myopia, Demodex infestation, meibomian gland dysfunction, glaucoma drug delivery, advancements in corneal and cataract surgeries, and presbyopia

Low prediction errors from 2 evaluated formulas shows promise for accurate prediction of IOL formulas in high myopic patients.

Clinical pilot study evaluates effect after 1 month of wear.

Researchers in Tokyo found that nearly 50% of preschoolers are myopic, indicating that the disease has reached epidemic proportions.

Studies conducted with Orbis International conclude positive mental health and academic improvements of children provided appropriate eye care and glasses, filling important research gaps and providing essential guidance for future interventions and research.

A recent study by Orbis International reports that children with myopia experienced significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety than their peers without vision impairment.

Langis Michaud, OD, MSc, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, FEAOO, shares highlights from his AOA 2022 presentation, "Myopia Management: One Child at a Time (Translating theory into practice)."

Correcting refractive errors in infants and toddlers differs from that in adults. Ida Chung, OD, MS, FCOVD, FAAO, walks optometrists through the pearls and pitfalls of prescribing for this patient population.