Myopia is gradually becoming a major ophthalmic public health problem and major cause of reversible visual loss in children. The current global trends point to the fact that the prevalence and progression of myopia in all parts of the world is alarming. It thereby warrants early intervention to control myopia progression. Various options have been proposed for control of myopia progression. Present chapter shall highlight the concept, mechanism, and rationale for the myopia control options. Some of them have been extensively studied with data suggesting definite role for myopia control and are available for clinical practice. Lifestyle modifications found to be effective through clinical trials have also been included.

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Concept of Myopia Control

  • Rishikesh Mayee

摘要

Myopia is gradually becoming a major ophthalmic public health problem and major cause of reversible visual loss in children. The current global trends point to the fact that the prevalence and progression of myopia in all parts of the world is alarming. It thereby warrants early intervention to control myopia progression. Various options have been proposed for control of myopia progression. Present chapter shall highlight the concept, mechanism, and rationale for the myopia control options. Some of them have been extensively studied with data suggesting definite role for myopia control and are available for clinical practice. Lifestyle modifications found to be effective through clinical trials have also been included.