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Friday, May 2, 2014

Current and Future Developments in Myopia Control Researchers continue to seek effective methods to slow the progression of myopia.

Current and Future Developments in Myopia Control
Researchers continue to seek effective methods to slow the progression of myopia.
By Jeffrey J. Walline, OD, PhD, FAAO
Contact Lens Spectrum, Volume: 27 , Issue: October 2012, page(s): 34 - 38

This article summarizes the current approaches to myopia control, and lists various studies. Atropine has a high success rate, but the effect may be short-lived and its side effects long term are not known.

Orthokeratology and dual focus contact lenses appear to have some impact in controlling myopia in children.  

http://www.clspectrum.com/printarticle.aspx?articleID=107513

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