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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 Ocumetra IMC 2024 showcase: myopia metrics, centiles and iris colour in atropineWe summarize 8 abstracts presented by Ocumetra at the 2024 International Myopia Conference. Read Full Article What is the retinal 'sweet spot' for myopia treatments?This study found that the peri-foveal retina at 6-10 degrees eccentricity is most responsive to defocus.Read Full Article LAMP study Phase 4: early and continued treatment is keyMyopia control effects of 0.05% atropine are sustained over 5yrs. Progression after ceasing treatment is limited by restarting use. Read Full Article The Menicon IMC 2024 showcase: ortho-k efficacy, safety and ocular changesWe summarise 8 abstracts presented by Menicon at the 2024 International Myopia Conference on the latest updates on ortho-k. Read Full Article Myopia control with diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 4 year resultsThis study showed that modulating retinal contrast is a safe and effective myopia control option for children from 6 years of age.Read Full Article An evaluation of visual function during DOT lens wearThis study found the visual performance of diffusion optics technology (DOT) lenses was comparable to single vision lensesRead Full Article Spectacles with highly aspherical lenslets for pre-myopiaThis study presents new data on the efficacy of spectacle lenses with highly aspherical lenslets (HAL) in pre-myopic children.Read Full Article An in-depth review of current myopia control therapiesThis living systematic review and network meta-analysis compared the efficacy and safety profiles of numerous myopia control interventions.Read Full Article When is a malingerer not a malingerer? A case report.This case report shows how comprehensive history-taking can influence eye examinations and subsequent clinical decisions.Read Full Article Efficacy of repeated low-level red light therapy for high myopia control This study found strong efficacy for high myopia and no adverse responses after 1 year of low-level red light therapy use.Read Full Article The SightGlass Vision DOT™ spectacles lens IMC 2024 showcaseWe summarize the new research presented at the 2024 International Myopia Conference by SightGlass Vision and partners. Read Full Article Public Health and Epidemiology Insights from IMC 2024A major topic at the 2024 International Myopia Conference in Sanya, China, was myopia’s public health and epidemiology.Read Full Article

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