This Myopia Moment gives you a brief overview of the measurements to include in an eye examination of a child with myopia or at risk of developing myopia.
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Brien Holden Vision Institute (2020)
Myopia management guidelines covering initial consultation, assessment of risk of onset and progression, treatment strategy and review procedure created by BHVI and the Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Centre, China.
Faghihi H et al. Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research (2010)
An Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) study reviewing retinal changes in highly myopic eyes.
Flitcroft DI et al. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (2019)
Whitepaper from the International Myopia Institute providing an evidence-based proposal for a standardized terminology around myopia and its primary ocular complications.
Gifford KL et al. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (2019)
Whitepaper outlines best practice for managing the pre- and progressing myope and gives an overview of evidence-based risk factors, selection of treatment strategies including how to manage myopia in children after diagnosis.
Lam C. Diagnostic drugs. In: Rosenfield ML, Logan NS, eds. Optometry: Science, Techniques and Clinical Management (2009).
Introduces the use of diagnostic drugs such as the use of tropicamide and cyclopentolate in a cycloplegic refraction.
McCullough, S. et al. Scientific Reports (2020)
A study of white European children and their spherical equivalent refraction and axial elongation over time in combination with drivers for myopia such as myopic parents.
Morgan et al. Contact Lens & Anterior Eye (2020)
Article presents a formula that can be used to measure the absolute axial length.
Wong HB et al. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (2010)
Study of the axial length and vitreous chamber in Singaporean children, the two ocular component showed different types of development across age groups.
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Shown to improve confidence and ability to participate in activities.
Typically more availability for astigmats.
No wearing time during waking hours.
Optical correction is still needed.
* Excluding children frequently engaged in water sports.
