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Hu Y, Liao L, Morgan IG, Jin L, He M, Ding X. The Onset and Progression of Myopia Slows in Chinese 15-Year-Old Adolescents Following Vocational Rather Than Academic School Pathways. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2024; 65:42. [PMID: 39196547 PMCID: PMC11364183 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.65.10.42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in spherical equivalent (SE) and axial length (AL) and cumulative incidence of myopia and high myopia in Chinese 15-year-old adolescents entering a non-academic stream of senior high school education. Methods A total of 880 first-born twins with a baseline age range of 7 to 15 years were enrolled and followed annually until 18 years of age. Cycloplegic refractions and AL were examined. Educational exposure was divided into academic high school (AHS) and vocational high school (VHS) streams. A piecewise linear mixed-effects model was used to estimate the effect of education exposures on SE development, the slope before the age of 15 years (β2), and the slope change at the age of 15 years (β3) was compared between the 2 groups. Results The curves of refractive development in a myopic direction changed in parallel in the AHS and VHS group before 15 years. For nonmyopic children, β2 was -0.19 and -0.20 diopters (D)/year (P = 0.270), and β3 was 0.16 and 0.14 D/year (P = 0.270), in the AHS and VHS groups, respectively. Among patients with myopia, β2 was -0.52 and -0.54 D/year (P = 0.500), and β3 was 0.37 and 0.32 D/year (P = 0.004), in the AHS and VHS groups, respectively. The trends in AL were similar. The 3-year cumulative incidence of myopia was 35.3% (AHS) versus 14.7% (VHS; P < 0.001), and that of high myopia was 5.7% and 3.3% (P = 0.129). Conclusions Students undertaking a VHS rather than an AHS education have slower myopic shifts in refraction and less incident myopia after the age of 15 years.
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- Yin Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
- Research School of Biology, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, Australia National University, Canberra, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Research Centre for SHARP Vision (RCSV), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR), Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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Moore M, Lingham G, Flitcroft DI, Loughman J. Myopia progression patterns among paediatric patients in a clinical setting. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2024; 44:258-269. [PMID: 38062894 DOI: 10.1111/opo.13259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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PURPOSE This retrospective analysis of electronic medical record (EMR) data investigated the natural history of myopic progression in children from optometric practices in Ireland. METHODS The analysis was of myopic patients aged 7-17 with multiple visits and not prescribed myopia control treatment. Sex- and age-specific population centiles for annual myopic progression were derived by fitting a weighted cubic spline to empirical quantiles. These were compared to progression rates derived from control group data obtained from 17 randomised clinical trials (RCTs) for myopia. Linear mixed models (LMMs) were used to allow comparison of myopia progression rates against outputs from a predictive online calculator. Survival analysis was performed to determine the intervals at which a significant level of myopic progression was predicted to occur. RESULTS Myopia progression was highest in children aged 7 years (median: -0.67 D/year) and progressively slowed with increasing age (median: -0.18 D/year at age 17). Female sex (p < 0.001), a more myopic SER at baseline (p < 0.001) and younger age (p < 0.001) were all found to be predictive of faster myopic progression. Every RCT exhibited a mean progression higher than the median centile observed in the EMR data, while clinic-based studies more closely matched the median progression rates. The LMM predicted faster myopia progression for patients with higher baseline myopia levels, in keeping with previous studies, which was in contrast to an online calculator that predicted slower myopia progression for patients with higher baseline myopia. Survival analysis indicated that at a recall period of 12 months, myopia will have progressed in between 10% and 70% of children, depending upon age. CONCLUSIONS This study produced progression centiles of untreated myopic children, helping to define the natural history of untreated myopia. This will enable clinicians to better predict both refractive outcomes without treatment and monitor treatment efficacy, particularly in the absence of axial length data.
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- Michael Moore
- Centre for Eye Research Ireland, School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Centre for Eye Research Ireland, School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Eye Research Ireland, School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Children's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Centre for Eye Research Ireland, School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Zhong T, Yi H, Gou J, Li J, Liu M, Gao X, Chen S, Guan H, Liang S, He Q, Lin R, Long Z, Wang Y, Shi C, Zhan Y, Zhang Y, Xing L, Zhong J, Xue X. A wireless battery-free eye modulation patch for high myopia therapy. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1766. [PMID: 38409083 PMCID: PMC10897479 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46049-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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The proper axial length of the eye is crucial for achieving emmetropia. In this study, we present a wireless battery-free eye modulation patch designed to correct high myopia and prevent relapse. The patch consists of piezoelectric transducers, an electrochemical micro-actuator, a drug microneedle array, μ-LEDs, a flexible circuit, and biocompatible encapsulation. The system can be wirelessly powered and controlled using external ultrasound. The electrochemical micro-actuator plays a key role in precisely shortening the axial length by driving the posterior sclera inward. This ensures accurate scene imaging on the retina for myopia eye. The drug microneedle array delivers riboflavin to the posterior sclera, and μ-LEDs' blue light induces collagen cross-linking, reinforcing sclera strength. In vivo experiments demonstrate that the patch successfully reduces the rabbit eye's axial length by ~1217 μm and increases sclera strength by 387%. The system operates effectively within the body without the need for batteries. Here, we show that the patch offers a promising avenue for clinically treating high myopia.
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- Tianyan Zhong
- School of Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Information and Communication Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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- School of Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- School of Information and Communication Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Information and Communication Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- Brain Cognition and Brain Disease Institute, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China.
- Department of Ophthalmology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
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- School of Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China.
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Chen Z, Gu D, Wang B, Kang P, Watt K, Yang Z, Zhou X. Significant myopic shift over time: Sixteen-year trends in overall refraction and age of myopia onset among Chinese children, with a focus on ages 4-6 years. J Glob Health 2023; 13:04144. [PMID: 37934967 PMCID: PMC10630697 DOI: 10.7189/jogh.13.04144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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Background Myopia or near-sightedness is a major cause of blindness in China and typically develops between the ages of 6-12 years. We aimed to investigate the change in refractive error and the age of myopia onset in Chinese children from 2005 to 2021. Methods We first conducted a series of cross-sectional studies to determine the refractive states and the age of myopia onset over time, after which we analysed longitudinal data to investigate the dose-response relationship between hyperopic reserve and future risk of myopia. The analysis was based on the refraction data of children aged 4-18 years who visited the Fudan University Eye and Ear, Nose, and Throat (FUEENT) Hospital, a large tertiary hospital in Shanghai, China, for eye examinations between 2005 and 2021. We examined the prevalence of hyperopia (spherical equivalent refractive error (SERE) >0.75D), pre-myopia (-0.50D < SERE ≤ 0.75D), and myopia (SERE ≤-0.50D), the average SERE for each age group at the initial visit, the average age of myopia onset, and the safety threshold of hyperopic reserve against myopia onset. Results We included 870 372 eligible patients aged 4-18 years who attended examination between 2005 and 2021, 567 893 (65.2%) of whom were myopic at their initial visit to FUEENT. The mean SERE decreased in most (n/N = 14/15) of the age groups over the 16 calendar years, with a mean SERE for the whole cohort decreasing from -1.01D (standard deviation (SD) = 3.46D) in 2005 to -1.30D (SD = 3.11D) in 2021. The prevalence of pre-myopia increased over the 16 years (P < 0.001), while those of myopia and hyperopia remained largely stable (both P > 0.05). We observed a significant decrease in the prevalence of hyperopia (2005: 65.4% vs 2021: 51.1%; P < 0.001) and a significant increase in the prevalence of pre-myopia (2005: 19.0% vs 2021: 26.5%; P < 0.001) and myopia (2005: 15.6% vs 2021: 22.4%; P < 0.001) in children aged 4-6 years. We found an earlier myopia onset over time, with the mean age of onset decreasing from 10.6 years in 2005 to 7.6 years in 2021 (P < 0.001). Children with a hyperopic reserve of less than 1.50D were at increased risk of developing myopia during a median follow-up of 1.3 years. Conclusions We found an overall myopic shift in SERE in Chinese children aged 4-18 years over the past 16 years, particularly in those aged 4-6 years. The mean age of myopia onset decreased by three years over the same period. The "safety threshold" of hyperopic reserve we identified may help target the high-risk population for early prevention.
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- Zhi Chen
- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia (Fudan University); Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shanghai, 200031, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Laser and Autostereoscopic 3D for Vision Care, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical Research and Achievement Translation Center, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Australia
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- Division of Epidemiology, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia (Fudan University); Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shanghai, 200031, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Laser and Autostereoscopic 3D for Vision Care, Shanghai, China
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Lv H, Liu Z, Li J, Wang Y, Tseng Y, Li X. Long-Term Efficacy of Orthokeratology to Control Myopia Progression. Eye Contact Lens 2023; 49:399-403. [PMID: 37471255 PMCID: PMC10442101 DOI: 10.1097/icl.0000000000001017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy of orthokeratology in controlling the rate of myopia progression in children and investigate the factors associated with axial length (AL) growth rate with an average of 48 months of orthokeratology lens wear. METHODS As a retrospective study, 84 subjects underwent relatively complete ophthalmologic examinations. After initial lens wear, AL was measured on average every 12 months. The linear mixed-effects model (LMM) was used to compare the differences in AL growth rates at each time interval. The contribution of the independent variables to AL change was assessed using multiple linear regression. RESULTS In the LMM, there was a significant difference in the AL growth rate ( P <0.001) at each follow-up. The growth rate of AL was associated with initial AL, spherical equivalent refractive errors (SERs) and diameter of lens ( P =0.045, 0.003 and 0.037, respectively). When the baseline age was included as a factor, the influence of initial AL and SER became insignificant in the analysis, whereas age and diameter of lens were significantly correlated with the growth rate of AL ( P< 0.001 and P< 0.001, respectively). There were significant differences in growth rates among different age groups. CONCLUSIONS Results of the study demonstrated that the factors associated with lower growth rate in AL were older age and longer diameter of lens.
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- Huibin Lv
- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Naduvilath T, He X, Xu X, Sankaridurg P. Normative data for axial elongation in Asian children. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2023; 43:1160-1168. [PMID: 37132642 DOI: 10.1111/opo.13159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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AIM To determine the influence of refractive error (RE), age, gender and parental myopia on axial elongation in Chinese children and to develop normative data for this population. METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of eight longitudinal studies conducted in China between 2007 and 2017. Data of 4701 participants aged 6-16 years with spherical equivalent from +6 to -6D contributed to one, two or three annualised progression data resulting in a dataset of 11,262 eyes of 26.6%, 14.8% and 58.6% myopes, emmetropes and hyperopes, respectively. Longitudinal data included axial length and cycloplegic spherical equivalent RE. Axial elongation was log-transformed to develop an exponential model with generalised estimating equations including main effects and interactions. Model-based estimates and their confidence intervals (CIs) are reported. RESULTS Annual axial elongation decreased significantly with increasing age, with the rate of decrease specific to the RE group. Axial elongation in myopes was higher than in emmetropes and hyperopes but these differences reduced with age (0.58, 0.45 and 0.27 mm/year at 6 years and 0.13, 0.06 and 0.05 mm/year at 15 years for myopes, emmetropes and hyperopes, respectively). The rate of elongation in incident myopes was similar to that in myopes at baseline (0.33 vs. 0.34 mm/year at 10.5 years; p = 0.32), while it was significantly lower in non-myopes (0.20 mm/year at 10.5 years, p < 0.001). Axial elongation was greater in females than in males and in those with both parents myopic compared with one or no myopic parent, with larger differences in non-myopes than in myopes (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Axial elongation varied with age, RE, gender and parental myopia. Estimated normative data with CIs could serve as a virtual control group.
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- Thomas Naduvilath
- Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Centre, Shanghai Eye Hospital, Shanghai Vision Health Centre & Shanghai Children Myopia Institute, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Centre, Shanghai Eye Hospital, Shanghai Vision Health Centre & Shanghai Children Myopia Institute, Shanghai, China
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Fricke TR, Sankaridurg P, Naduvilath T, Resnikoff S, Tahhan N, He M, Frick KD. Establishing a method to estimate the effect of antimyopia management options on lifetime cost of myopia. Br J Ophthalmol 2023; 107:1043-1050. [PMID: 35264328 PMCID: PMC10359589 DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2021-320318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Informed decisions on myopia management require an understanding of financial impact. We describe methodology for estimating lifetime myopia costs, with comparison across management options, using exemplars in Australia and China. METHODS We demonstrate a process for modelling lifetime costs of traditional myopia management (TMM=full, single-vision correction) and active myopia management (AMM) options with clinically meaningful treatment efficacy. Evidence-based, location-specific and ethnicity-specific progression data determined the likelihood of all possible refractive outcomes. Myopia care costs were collected from published sources and key informants. Refractive and ocular health decisions were based on standard clinical protocols that responded to the speed of progression, level of myopia, and associated risks of pathology and vision impairment. We used the progressions, costs, protocols and risks to estimate and compare lifetime cost of myopia under each scenario and tested the effect of 0%, 3% and 5% annual discounting, where discounting adjusts future costs to 2020 value. RESULTS Low-dose atropine, antimyopia spectacles, antimyopia multifocal soft contact lenses and orthokeratology met our AMM inclusion criteria. Lifetime cost for TMM with 3% discounting was US$7437 (CI US$4953 to US$10 740) in Australia and US$8006 (CI US$3026 to US$13 707) in China. The lowest lifetime cost options with 3% discounting were antimyopia spectacles (US$7280, CI US$5246 to US$9888) in Australia and low-dose atropine (US$4453, CI US$2136 to US$9115) in China. CONCLUSIONS Financial investment in AMM during childhood may be balanced or exceeded across a lifetime by reduced refractive progression, simpler lenses, and reduced risk of pathology and vision loss. Our methodology can be applied to estimate cost in comparable scenarios.
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- Tim R Fricke
- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Centre for Eye Research Australia, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Manoharan MK, Thakur S, Dhakal R, Gupta SK, Priscilla JJ, Bhandary SK, Srivastava A, Marmamula S, Poigal N, Verkicharla PK. Myopia progression risk assessment score (MPRAS): a promising new tool for risk stratification. Sci Rep 2023; 13:8858. [PMID: 37258536 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-35696-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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Timely identification of individuals "at-risk" for myopia progression is the leading requisite for myopia practice as it aids in the decision of appropriate management. This study aimed to develop 'myopia progression risk assessment score' (MPRAS) based on multiple risk factors (10) to determine whether a myope is "at-risk" or "low-risk" for myopia progression. Two risk-score models (model-1: non-weightage, model-2: weightage) were developed. Ability of MPRAS to diagnose individual "at-risk" for myopia progression was compared against decision of five clinicians in 149 myopes, aged 6-29 years. Using model-1 (no-weightage), further 7 sub-models were created with varying number of risk factors in decreasing step-wise manner (1a: 10 factors to 1g: 4 factors). In random eye analysis for model-1, the highest Youden's J-index (0.63-0.65) led to the MPRAS cut-off score of 41.50-43.50 for 5 clinicians with a sensitivity ranging from 78 to 85% and specificity ranging from 79 to 87%. For this cut-off score, the mean area under the curve (AUC) between clinicians and the MPRAS model ranged from 0.89 to 0.90. Model-2 (weighted for few risk-factors) provided similar sensitivity, specificity, and AUC. Sub-model analysis revealed greater AUC with high sensitivity (89%) and specificity (94%) in model-1g that has 4 risk factors compared to other sub-models (1a-1f). All the MPRAS models showed good agreement with the clinician's decision in identifying individuals "at-risk" for myopia progression.
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- Manoj K Manoharan
- Myopia Research Lab, Prof. Brien Holden Eye Research Centre, Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Sciences, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034, India
- Infor Myopia Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Myopia Research Lab, Prof. Brien Holden Eye Research Centre, Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Sciences, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034, India
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- Myopia Research Lab, Prof. Brien Holden Eye Research Centre, Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Sciences, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034, India
- Infor Myopia Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Myopia Research Lab, Prof. Brien Holden Eye Research Centre, Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Sciences, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034, India
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- Myopia Research Lab, Prof. Brien Holden Eye Research Centre, Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Sciences, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034, India
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- Myopia Research Lab, Prof. Brien Holden Eye Research Centre, Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Sciences, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034, India
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- L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Sri Innovation and Research Foundation, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Allen Foster Community Eye Health Research Centre, Gullapalli Pratibha Rao International Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye Care, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Myopia Research Lab, Prof. Brien Holden Eye Research Centre, Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Sciences, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034, India.
- Infor Myopia Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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Ding X, Morgan IG, Hu Y, Tang X, Zhang J, Guo L, Guo Y, Deng N, Du X, Zheng Y, He M, Lu C, Yang X, Liu Y. The Causal Effect of Education on Myopia: Evidence That More Exposure to Schooling, Rather Than Increased Age, Causes the Onset of Myopia. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2023; 64:25. [PMID: 37083951 PMCID: PMC10132316 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.64.4.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/22/2023] Open
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Purpose To distinguish the effects of age and grade on the development of myopia. Methods Grade 1 (n = 1465, mean age 6.71 ± 0.29 years; 53.5% male) and Grade 2 students (n = 1381, mean age 7.76 ± 0.30 years; 52.5% male) were examined in 2018, with a follow-up examination in 2019. Cycloplegic spherical equivalent (SE) in diopter (D) was measured. Regression discontinuity (RD) analysis was used to assess the causal effects on refraction at each visit. Results The sample in a grade was divided into three 4-month age blocks according to their birth month, the youngest, middle, and the oldest. At the 2018 visit, within each grade, there were no significant differences in SE among age blocks (all P > 0.05), despite an age range of 12 months. However, comparing the youngest block in Grade 2 to the oldest block in Grade 1, an average age difference of four months, a significant difference in SE was found (0.82 ± 0.69 D vs. 1.05 ± 0.55 D, t-test P < 0.01). Formal RD analysis found a significant casual effect of grade increase on myopic refraction shift (β = -0.32 D; 95% CI, -0.73 to -0.01; P = 0.042). Consistent results were found using the 2019 data. Conclusions Increased grade, rather than increasing age, is the major cause of myopic shifts in refraction. A causal link implies that interventions aimed at reducing the myopigenic exposures experienced during a school year have the potential to markedly reduce the myopic shifts in refraction associated with a grade of schooling.
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- Xiaohu Ding
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
- Research School of Biology, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, Australia National University, Canberra, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Health Promotion Centre for Primary and Secondary Schools of Guangzhou Municipality, Guangzhou, China
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- Health Promotion Centre for Primary and Secondary Schools of Guangzhou Municipality, Guangzhou, China
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- Health Promotion Centre for Primary and Secondary Schools of Guangzhou Municipality, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
- Centre for Eye Research Australia, Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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He X, Sankaridurg P, Naduvilath T, Wang J, Xiong S, Weng R, Du L, Chen J, Zou H, Xu X. Normative data and percentile curves for axial length and axial length/corneal curvature in Chinese children and adolescents aged 4-18 years. Br J Ophthalmol 2023; 107:167-175. [PMID: 34531198 PMCID: PMC9887397 DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2021-319431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE To develop age-specific and gender-specific reference percentile charts for axial length (AL) and AL/corneal radius of curvature (AL/CR) and, to use percentiles to determine probability of myopia and estimate refractive error (RE). METHODS Analysis of AL, cycloplegic RE and CR of 14 127 Chinese participants aged 4-18 years from 3 studies. AL and AL/CR percentiles estimated using Lambda-Mu-Sigma method and compared for agreement using intraclass correlation (ICC). Logistic regression was used to model risk of myopia based on age, gender, AL and AL/CR percentiles. Accuracy of AL progression and RE estimated using percentiles was validated using an independent sample of 5742 eyes of children aged 7-10 years. RESULTS Age-specific and gender-specific AL and AL/CR (3rd, 5th, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th and 95th) percentiles are presented. Concordance between AL and AL/CR percentiles improved with age (0.13 at 4 years to >0.75 from 13 years) and a year-to-year change was observed for all except <10th percentile from 15 years. Increasing age, AL and AL/CR was associated with a more myopic RE (r2=0.45,0.70 and 0.83, respectively). The sensitivity and specificity of the model to estimate probability of myopia was 86.0% and 84.5%, respectively. Estimation of 1-year change in AL using percentiles correlated highly with actual AL (ICC=0.98). Concordance of estimated to actual RE was high (ICC=0.80) and within ±0.50D and ±1.0D of actual RE for 47.4% and 78.9% of eyes, respectively. CONCLUSION Age-specific and gender-specific AL and AL/CR percentiles provide reference data, aid in identifying and monitoring individuals at risk of myopia and have utility in screening for myopia. AL/CR percentiles were more accurate in estimating probability of myopia in younger children.
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- Xiangui He
- Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center, Shanghai Eye Hospital, Shanghai Vision Health Center & Shanghai Children Myopia Institute, Shanghai, China,Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Center of Eye Shanghai Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Disease, Shanghai, China,National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center, Shanghai Eye Hospital, Shanghai Vision Health Center & Shanghai Children Myopia Institute, Shanghai, China,Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Center of Eye Shanghai Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Disease, Shanghai, China,National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center, Shanghai Eye Hospital, Shanghai Vision Health Center & Shanghai Children Myopia Institute, Shanghai, China,Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Center of Eye Shanghai Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Disease, Shanghai, China,National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center, Shanghai Eye Hospital, Shanghai Vision Health Center & Shanghai Children Myopia Institute, Shanghai, China,Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Center of Eye Shanghai Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Disease, Shanghai, China,National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center, Shanghai Eye Hospital, Shanghai Vision Health Center & Shanghai Children Myopia Institute, Shanghai, China,Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Center of Eye Shanghai Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Disease, Shanghai, China,National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center, Shanghai Eye Hospital, Shanghai Vision Health Center & Shanghai Children Myopia Institute, Shanghai, China,Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Center of Eye Shanghai Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Disease, Shanghai, China,National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center, Shanghai Eye Hospital, Shanghai Vision Health Center & Shanghai Children Myopia Institute, Shanghai, China,Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Center of Eye Shanghai Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Disease, Shanghai, China,National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai, China
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Rizzo GC, Di Vizio A, Versaci F, Przekoracka K, Tavazzi S, Zeri F. Centration assessment of an extended depth of focus contact lens for myopic progression control. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2023; 46:101533. [PMID: 34753686 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2021.101533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the accuracy and the inter and intra-observer reliability of the centration assessment of extended depth of focus (EDOF) contact lenses (CL) using corneal topography. METHOD EDOF soft CLs (Mylo, Mark'Ennovy) were fitted on thirty-three myopic students (25 females), aged 19-28 years (22.7 ± 2.0 years). For any EDOF CL, a topography over the CL and a slit lamp (SL) digital picture were taken in random order. For the topographic images, the position of the EDOF CL centre, with respect to the pupil centre, was detected by two different practitioners (one newly graduated and one with more than 20 years of clinical experience respectively) and repeated after 15 days. This measurement was compared to the one taken through the SL, considered as the gold standard, and assessed using the instrument software. RESULTS EDOF CLs resulted decentred inferiorly and temporally ranging, in the case of slit lamp assessment, between -0.27 ± 0.19 and 0.22 ± 0.23 mm horizontally and between -0.12 ± 0.31 and -0.17 ± 0.34 mm vertically, for the right and left eye respectively. The accuracy of the topographic assessment in determining EDOF CL centration was found to be very good compared to the SL assessment. No differences were found for the left eye, whereas in the right eye, a less temporally decentred position of the CL was detected by the topographical method (p < 0.05). However, this difference appeared clinically negligible (0.14 ± 0.22 mm). Inter-observer reliability (the differences between the two practitioners in assessing the EDOF centre) resulted significant only for the vertical coordinates of the centre position (p < 0.05). Concerning intra-observer reliability, better coefficient of precision and reliability between measurements within the same session were achieved by the more experienced practitioner, as well as a better level of the intraclass correlation coefficient in test-retest. CONCLUSION The centration of the EDOF CL investigated in this study can be accurately detected by a corneal topography performed over CLs. Inter-observer reliability resulted good whereas the intra-observer reliability resulted partially affected by the level of clinical experience of the practitioner.
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- Giulia Carlotta Rizzo
- University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Materials Science, Milan, Italy; University of Milano-Bicocca, COMiB Research Centre in Optics and Optometry, Milan, Italy
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- Degree Course in Optics and Optometry, Department of Sciences. Roma TRE University, Rome, Italy
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- R&D Department, Costruzione Strumenti Oftalmici (CSO), Florence, Italy
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- Laboratory of Bionics and Experimental Medical Biology, Department of Bionics and Bioimpendance, University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland; Laboratory of Vision Science and Optometry, Faculty of Physics, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
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- University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Materials Science, Milan, Italy; University of Milano-Bicocca, COMiB Research Centre in Optics and Optometry, Milan, Italy
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- University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Materials Science, Milan, Italy; University of Milano-Bicocca, COMiB Research Centre in Optics and Optometry, Milan, Italy; College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
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Lanca C, Szeps A, Iribarren R, Cortinez F, Danza R, Marceillac J, Dankert S, Bruno M, Saracco G, Pfortner T, Impagliazzo R, de Tomas M, Bertozzi D, Andreola M, Comba M, Mattio A, Iribarren R. Role of tutorial classes and full day schooling on self-reported age of myopia onset: findings in a sample of Argentinian adults. J AAPOS 2022; 26:314.e1-314.e6. [PMID: 36265752 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2022.08.525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the effect of tutorial classes and schooling schedule in childhood on age of myopia onset. METHODS Refractive data for subjects ≥18 years of age were collected from 8 dispensing opticians or refractive ophthalmologists' offices in Argentina. Age of myopia onset, spherical equivalent (SE), and risk factors were determined using questionnaires. Multiple linear regression models were applied to assess possible factors associated with age of myopia onset or final adult SE. RESULTS A total of 274 adults (61.3% females) with myopia between -0.50 and -6.00 D were included. Mean age was 36.9 ± 14.5 years. The mean adult SE was -2.95 ± 1.45 D, and the mean age of myopia onset was 14.2 ± 5.4 years. Subjects that attended after-school tutorial classes (β = -2.23; P = 0.005) or a full day schedule in primary school (β = -1.07; P = 0.035) or that spent more time on near work (β = -0.70; P = 0.010) in childhood, had younger age of myopia onset. CONCLUSIONS In our study cohort, adults that had attended tutorial classes and/or full-day schooling during childhood had younger age of myopia onset.
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- Carla Lanca
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa (ESTeSL), Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal; Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Liniers Ophthalmological Center, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Weng R, Lan W, Bakaraju R, Conrad F, Naduvilath T, Yang Z, Sankaridurg P. Efficacy of contact lenses for myopia control: Insights from a randomised, contralateral study design. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2022; 42:1253-1263. [PMID: 36006761 PMCID: PMC9805073 DOI: 10.1111/opo.13042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine the efficacy of two myopia control contact lenses (CL) compared with a single-vision (SV) CL. METHODS Ninety-five Chinese children with myopia, aged 7-13 years in a 1-year prospective, randomised, contralateral, cross-over clinical trial with 3 groups; bilateral SVCL (Group I); randomised, contralateral wear of an extended depth of focus (EDOF) CL and SVCL (Group II) and MiSight® CL and SVCL (Group III). In Groups II and III, CL were crossed over at the 6-month point (Stage 1) and worn for a further 6 months (Stage 2). Group I wore SVCL during both stages. At baseline and the end of each stage, cycloplegic spherical equivalent refractive error (SE) and axial length (AL) were measured. Six-monthly ΔSE/ΔAL across groups was analysed using a linear mixed model (CL type, stage, eye and eye* stage included as factors). Intra-group paired differences between eyes were determined. RESULTS In Group I, mean (SD) ΔSE/ΔAL with SVCL was -0.41 (0.28) D/0.13 (0.09) mm and -0.25 (0.27) D/0.16 (0.09) mm for stages 1 and 2, with a mean paired difference between eyes of 0.01 D/0.01 mm and 0.05 D/-0.01 mm, respectively. ΔSE/ΔAL with SVCL was similar across Groups I to III (Stage 1: p = 0.89/0.44, Stage 2: p = 0.70/ 0.64). In Groups II and III, ΔSE/ΔAL was lower with the EDOF and MiSight® CL than the contralateral SVCL in 68% to 94% of participants, and adjusted 6-month ΔSE/ΔAL with EDOF was similar to MiSight® (p = 0.49/0.56 for ΔSE/ΔAL, respectively). Discontinuations across the three groups were high, but not different between the groups (33.3%, 48.4% and 50% for Groups I to III, respectively [p = 0.19]) and most discontinuations occurred immediately after baseline. CONCLUSIONS Extended depth of focus and MiSight® CL demonstrated similar efficacy in slowing myopia. When switched from a myopia control CL to SVCL, myopia progression was similar to that observed with age-matched wearers in SVCL and not suggestive of rebound.
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- Rebecca Weng
- Brien Holden Vision InstituteSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Aier Institute of Optometry and Vision ScienceChangshaChina
- Aier School of OphthalmologyCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Brien Holden Vision InstituteSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- School of Optometry and Vision ScienceUniversity of New South WalesSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Brien Holden Vision InstituteSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- School of Optometry and Vision ScienceUniversity of New South WalesSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Brien Holden Vision InstituteSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- School of Optometry and Vision ScienceUniversity of New South WalesSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Aier Institute of Optometry and Vision ScienceChangshaChina
- Aier School of OphthalmologyCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Brien Holden Vision InstituteSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- School of Optometry and Vision ScienceUniversity of New South WalesSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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Time Outdoors in Reducing Myopia: A School-Based Cluster Randomized Trial with Objective Monitoring of Outdoor time and Light Intensity. Ophthalmology 2022; 129:1245-1254. [PMID: 35779695 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2022.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of time outdoors per school day over 2 years on myopia onset and shift. DESIGN A prospective, cluster-randomized, examiner-masked, three-arm trial. PARTICIPANTS A total of 6295 students aged 6 to 9 years from 24 primary schools in Shanghai, China, stratified and randomized by school in a 1:1:1 ratio to control (n=2037), test I (n=2329), or test II (n=1929) group. METHODS An additional 40 or 80-minutes of outdoor time was allocated to each school day for test I and II groups. Children in the control group continued their habitual outdoor time. Objective monitoring of outdoor and indoor time and light intensity each day was measured with a wrist-worn wearable during the second-year follow-up. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The 2-year cumulative incidence of myopia (defined as cycloplegic spherical equivalent [SE] of ≤-0.5 diopters[D] at the right eye) among the students without myopia at baseline and changes in SE and axial length (AL) after 2 years. RESULTS The unadjusted 2-year cumulative incidence of myopia was 24.9%, 20.6%, and 23.8% for control, test I, and II groups. The adjusted incidence decreased by 16% [Incidence Risk Ratio (IRR)=0.84, 95%CI: 0.72∼0.99; P =0.035] in test I and 11% (IRR=0.89, 95%CI: 0.79∼0.99; P =0.041) in test II when compared with the control group. The test groups showed less myopic shift and axial elongation compared with the control group (test I: -0.84D and 0.55mm, test II: -0.91D and 0.57mm, control: -1.04D and 0.65mm). There was no significant difference in the adjusted incidence of myopia and myopic shift between the two test groups. The test groups had similar outdoor time and light intensity (test I: 127±30 minutes/day and 3557±970 lux/minute; test II: 127±26 minutes/day and 3662±803 lux/minute), but significantly more outdoor time and higher light intensity compared with the control group (106±27 minutes/day and 2984±806 lux/minute). Daily outdoor time of 120∼150 minutes at 5000 lux/minutes or cumulative outdoor light intensity of 600,000∼750,000 lux significantly reduced the IRR by 17%∼31%. CONCLUSIONS Increasing outdoor time reduced the risk of myopia onset and myopic shifts, especially in nonmyopic children. The protective effect of outdoor time was related to the duration of exposure as well as light intensity. The dose-response effect between test I and test II was not observed probably due to insufficient outdoor time achieved in the test groups, which suggests that proper monitoring on the compliance on outdoor intervention is critical if one wants to see the protective effect.
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Huang J, Basith SST, Patel S, Goetsch Weisman A, Brickman W, Mets MB, Mets-Halgrimson R. Ocular findings in pediatric turner syndrome. Ophthalmic Genet 2022; 43:450-453. [PMID: 35382690 DOI: 10.1080/13816810.2022.2045512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Turner syndrome (TS) is associated with abnormalities across several organ systems, including the visual system. There is a relative paucity of literature describing ophthalmic manifestations of TS. We sought to investigate eye manifestations in our cross-sectional population of pediatric TS patients. METHODS All patients managed by the TS program of a tertiary children's hospital were identified. Patients with documentation of at least one eye exam were included for analysis. Chart review was retrospectively performed to identify all documented ocular abnormalities as well as patient demographics, including TS karyotype. Statistical analysis was performed to identify any association between karyotype and ocular abnormality. RESULTS A total of 187 patients with TS were identified. The mean age of the cohort was 14.3 ± 7.2 years. Ametropia was the most common ocular abnormality, occurring in 79 patients (42%), followed by strabismus in 25 (13%). Of the patients with strabismus, 17 had exotropia and 8 had esotropia, with only 2 patients requiring surgical intervention. Posterior segment abnormalities were identified in five patients without accompanying visual deficits. Two patients had ocular tumors: one with retinoblastoma and one with retinal astrocytic hamartoma. There was no association between TS karyotype and occurrence of ocular abnormalities. CONCLUSION Ophthalmic manifestations of TS were common, particularly ametropia and strabismus. Management of strabismus was conservative in the vast majority of patients. Ocular manifestations were not associated with TS karyotype. Early screening and routine ophthalmic evaluation of patients with TS is needed to prevent progression of potentially vision-threatening abnormalities.
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- Jonathan Huang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Division of Genetics, Birth Defects & Metabolism, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Picotti C, Sanchez V, Fernandez Irigaray L, Iurescia A, Iribarren R. Rapid progression of myopia at onset during home confinement. J AAPOS 2022; 26:65.e1-65.e4. [PMID: 35314313 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2021.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine whether the myopic shift at myopia onset was faster than usual during home confinement associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Data on refractive error in consecutive children who presented for their first myopic spectacle prescription from September 2020 to May 2021 (new-onset myopia during the pandemic) were collected. Inclusion criteria were age 5-18 years and cycloplegic spherical equivalent in both eyes in the emmetropic range in the pre-pandemic years as recorded 1 year and 2 years before the actual visit. Annualized mean myopic shifts over the two previous periods were calculated. RESULTS A total of 39 subjects (59% girls) were enrolled. Mean age at the visit after confinement was 10.79 ± 2.83 years. The mean refractive error for the right eyes in 2018 was +0.29 ± 0.56 D. The year after (2019), these children had a mean spherical equivalent of -0.12 ± 0.70 D. At the enrollment visit after myopia onset in the pandemic period, they had myopia of -1.33 ± 0.73 D. The mean annualized myopic shift for the right eyes was -0.37 ± 0.43 D before the pandemic and -1.12 ± 0.70 D during the pandemic period that included home confinement (P < 0·001 [Wilcoxon text]). CONCLUSIONS Previous pre-pandemic prospective studies have reported myopic shift at onset of approximately -0.80 D. The period of strict pandemic home confinement saw higher rates of myopic shift.
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- Carolina Picotti
- Centro Médico Lisandro de la Torre, Villa Maria, Córdoba, Argentina; Hospital Regional Pasteur, Villa Maria, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Clínica de Ojos Reyes Giobellina, Córdoba, Argentina; Instituto Oulton, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Hospital General Interzonal Presidente Peron, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
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- Consultorios Oftalmológicos Drs. Iribarren, Buenos Aires City, Argentina.
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Ding X, Morgan IG, Hu Y, Yuan Z, He M. Exposure to the Life of a School Child Rather Than Age Determines Myopic Shifts in Refraction in School Children. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2022; 63:15. [PMID: 35289844 PMCID: PMC8934557 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.63.3.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Purpose The prevalence of myopia increases with both age and grade for children attending school. The current study aimed to distinguish the effects of aging and grade on myopia. Methods Grade 1 students (706 at baseline in 2009, mean age 6.56 ± 0.29 years, range 6.00 to 6.99 years old, 55.5% boys) were followed up until 2012. Cycloplegic spherical equivalent (SE) was measured annually. Results The sample in a grade was divided into three 4-month age blocks according to their birth month. Within each grade, there were no significant differences in SE between age blocks (all P > 0.05), despite an age range of one year. More myopic SE was observed in the youngest block of grade 2 compared to the oldest block of grade 1 (difference, -0.36 ± 0.08 D; P < 0.001), although age of the two blocks only differed by four months. Similarly, more myopic SE were found in the youngest block in grade 3 than the oldest block in grade 2 (differences, -0.50 ± 0.10 D; P < 0.001) and in the youngest block in grade 4 than the oldest block in grade 3 (differences, -0.82 ± 0.14 D; P < 0.001). Conclusions Exposure to schooling, rather than age, appears to be the major driver of refractive development, at least in the early years of schooling. Interventions during this period, involving reductions in educational pressure and increased time outdoors may have major effects on the subsequent development of myopia.
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- Xiaohu Ding
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China.,Research School of Biology, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, Australia National University, Canberra, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China.,Centre for Eye Research Australia; Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Morgan IG, Jan CL. China Turns to School Reform to Control the Myopia Epidemic: A Narrative Review. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) 2022; 11:27-35. [PMID: 35044336 DOI: 10.1097/apo.0000000000000489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Myopia is now a major public health issue in parts of East and Southeast Asia, including mainland China. In this region, around 80% of students completing 12 years of school education are now myopic, and from 10% to 20% have high myopia in excess of -6D. Interventions to prevent the onset of myopia based on increasing time outdoors have now been implemented at a system-wide scale in Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) and Singapore with some success, but the prevalence of myopia still remains high by international standards. In mainland China, until recently, myopia prevention was largely based on eye exercises, but these have not been sufficient to prevent an epidemic. Control of myopia progression with atropine eye drops has been widely practiced in Singapore and Taiwan, with recent practice concentrating on low-dose concentrations. Orthokeratology has also been widely used across the region. Recent research has produced both contact and spectacle lenses that slow myopia progression by imposing myopic defocus. The new approaches to myopia control are ready for systematic use, which may be facilitated by system-wide screening and referral. In recent years, renewed emphasis has been placed on the prevention of myopia in mainland China by China's President Xi Jinping. In addition to making use of all the measures outlined above, China now seems to be aiming for major reforms to schooling, reducing educational pressures, particularly in the early school years, freeing more time for outdoor play and learning. These new initiatives may be crucial to myopia prevention and control.
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- Ian G Morgan
- Research School of Biology, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Lost Child's Vision Project, Sydney, Australia, Department of Ophthalmology and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Tran HDM, Sankaridurg P, Naduvilath T, Ha TTX, Tran TD, Jong M, Coroneo M, Tran YH. A Meta-Analysis Assessing Change in Pupillary Diameter, Accommodative Amplitude, and Efficacy of Atropine for Myopia Control. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) 2021; 10:450-460. [PMID: 34456234 DOI: 10.1097/apo.0000000000000414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the effect of atropine on pupillary diameter, accommodative amplitude as well as myopia progression. METHODS Medical databases and Cochrane Library were systematically searched for studies from 1980 until June 2020. The primary and secondary outcomes were: a) change in pupillary diameter (PD) and accommodative amplitude (AA) and b) annualized mean change in spherical equivalent and axial length with various concentrations of atropine compared to control. RESULTS Thirteen trials (6 RCTs, 7 observational studies) that studied 9 atropine concentrations (0.01-1.0%) were included. The relation between atropine and change in PD and AA was nonlinear; at < 0.10% atropine, the slope of the curve was steep but the change in PD (+0.7 mm; 95% CI: +0.1 to +1.4) and AA (-1.6D; 95% CI: -3.9 to +0.7) was smaller whereas at ≥0.10% atropine, the slope plateaued but change in PD (+3.2 mm, 95% CI: +2.8 to +3.5) and AA (-10.7D; 95% CI: -12.2 to -9.2) was high.Reduction in myopia progression with atropine at <0.10% and ≥0.10% as compared to controls was 0.37D (95% CI: 0.16 to 0.58) versus 0.75D (95% CI: 0.17 to 1.33) for spherical equivalent and -0.10 mm (95% CI: -0.24 to 0.05) versus -0.23 mm (95% CI: -0.34 to -0.13) for axial length. CONCLUSIONS A nonlinear dose-response relationship exists between atropine and PD and AA. Further work is warranted to determine the concentration that provides maximal efficacy with tolerable side effects.
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- Huy D M Tran
- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
- Hai Yen Vision Institute, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Hai Yen Vision Institute, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
- Discipline of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Canberra, Australia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Hai Yen Vision Institute, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Klaver C, Polling JR. Myopia management in the Netherlands. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2021; 40:230-240. [PMID: 32202320 DOI: 10.1111/opo.12676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Revised: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE A trend that myopia is becoming gradually more common is shown in studies worldwide. Highest frequencies have been found in East Asian urban populations (96.5%) but also a study in Europe shows that nearly half of the 25-29 year olds has myopia. With the increase in prevalence, high myopia, i.e. a spherical equivalent of -6 or more and an axial length of 26 mm or more is also on the rise. High myopia particularly carries a significant risk of ocular pathology related to the long axial length. This highlights the need for myopia management in children with progressive myopia, in particular progression to high myopia. RECENT FINDINGS During the last decade, many intervention studies for myopia progression have emerged. Although lifestyle adjustments are effective, pharmacological and optical interventions have shown the highest efficacy on reduction of eye growth. High concentration atropine (0.5%-1.0%) shows the most reduction in axial length progression, but has drawbacks of light sensitivity and loss of accommodation. Nevertheless, when these side effects are mitigated by multifocal photochromatic glasses, the long-term adherence to high dose atropine is high. Lower concentrations of atropine are less effective, but have less side effects. Studies on optical interventions have reported reduction of progression for Ortho-K and multifocal contact lenses, but are in need for replication in larger studies with longer duration. SUMMARY The field of myopia management is rapidly evolving, and a position on the best approach for daily clinics is desirable. Over the last 10 years, our team of clinical researchers has developed a strategy which involves decision-making based on age, axial length, position on the axial length growth chart, progression rate, risk of high myopia, risk profile based on lifestyle and familial risk, side effects, and individual preference. This personalised approach ensures the most optimal long-term myopia control, and helps fight against visual impairment and blindness in the next generations of elderly.
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- Caroline Klaver
- Department of Ophthalmology and Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Ophthalmology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.,Institute for Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Optometry and Orthoptics, Hogeschool Utrecht, University of Applied Science, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Sankaridurg P, Tahhan N, Kandel H, Naduvilath T, Zou H, Frick KD, Marmamula S, Friedman DS, Lamoureux E, Keeffe J, Walline JJ, Fricke TR, Kovai V, Resnikoff S. IMI Impact of Myopia. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2021; 62:2. [PMID: 33909036 PMCID: PMC8083082 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.62.5.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The global burden of myopia is growing. Myopia affected nearly 30% of the world population in 2020 and this number is expected to rise to 50% by 2050. This review aims to analyze the impact of myopia on individuals and society; summarizing the evidence for recent research on the prevalence of myopia and high myopia, lifetime pathological manifestations of myopia, direct health expenditure, and indirect costs such as lost productivity and reduced quality of life (QOL). The principal trends are a rising prevalence of myopia and high myopia, with a disproportionately greater increase in the prevalence of high myopia. This forecasts a future increase in vision loss due to uncorrected myopia as well as high myopia-related complications such as myopic macular degeneration. QOL is affected for those with uncorrected myopia, high myopia, or complications of high myopia. Overall the current global cost estimates related to direct health expenditure and lost productivity are in the billions. Health expenditure is greater in adults, reflecting the added costs due to myopia-related complications. Unless the current trajectory for the rising prevalence of myopia and high myopia change, the costs will continue to grow. The past few decades have seen the emergence of several novel approaches to prevent and slow myopia. Further work is needed to understand the life-long impact of myopia on an individual and the cost-effectiveness of the various novel approaches in reducing the burden.
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- Padmaja Sankaridurg
- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia
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- Save Sight Institute, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia
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- Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center, Shanghai, China
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- Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Gullapalli Pratibha Rao International Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye care, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Glaucoma Center of Excellence, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Duke - NUS Medical School, Singapore; Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
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- Gullapalli Pratibha Rao International Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye care, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- The Ohio State University College of Optometry, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Health Promotion Service, Population Health, Liverpool Hospital, SWSLHD, Health - New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia
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Jong M, Sankaridurg P, Li W, Resnikoff S, Naidoo K, He M. Reduced vision in highly myopic eyes without ocular pathology: the ZOC‐BHVI high myopia study. Clin Exp Optom 2021; 101:77-83. [DOI: 10.1111/cxo.12563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2016] [Revised: 03/17/2017] [Accepted: 03/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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- Monica Jong
- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia,
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia,
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia,
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Guangzhou, China,
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia,
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia,
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia,
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia,
- Vision Cooperative Research Centre, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia,
- Africa Vision Institute, University of KwaZulu‐Natal, Durban, South Africa,
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- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, Sun Yat‐sen University, Guangzhou, China,
- Centre for Eye Research Australia, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia,
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Eppenberger LS, Sturm V. The Role of Time Exposed to Outdoor Light for Myopia Prevalence and Progression: A Literature Review. Clin Ophthalmol 2020; 14:1875-1890. [PMID: 32669834 PMCID: PMC7337435 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s245192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Purpose The development of myopia as a refractive disorder seems to hold multifactorial causes. Among others, increased time exposed to natural light outdoors is regarded as possible effective preventive measure against myopia development. The objective of this review is to analyse and summarize the evidence investigating the association between time outdoors and myopia prevalence and progression. Methods A review, restricted to articles published in the last ten years, was conducted. The literature search for the included articles was performed in the following databases: PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Scopus. If predefined inclusion criteria were met, the studies were further categorized and data were summarized and individually evaluated. Results Two cross-sectional studies, 7 prospective cohort studies and 3 intervention studies were reported in this review, representing the data of a total of 32,381 participants. The majority of the studies found an inverse association between myopia incidence/prevalence and increased time outdoors. The association between time outdoors and myopia progression on the other hand remains debatable; one recent randomized controlled trial indicating a protective value of increased time outdoors for further progression in myopic children. Conclusion In summary, increasing time exposed to outdoor light seems to be a simple and effective preventive measure to decrease myopia prevalence. Also, contrasting previous review work, it may represent a potential strategy for myopia progression control. Future investigation is necessary to better define and quantify outdoor time and its effects on myopia.
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- Department of Health Sciences & Technology, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland.,Eye Department, Cantonal Hospital, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Zeri F, Di Vizio A, Guida M, Rotondi A, Tavazzi S, Naroo SA. Accuracy, inter-observer and intra-observer reliability in topography assessment of multifocal contact lens centration. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2020; 43:448-457. [PMID: 32088134 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2020.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Revised: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the accuracy and reliability (inter and intra-observer) of a method to assess multifocal contact lenses (MCLs) centration using a corneal topography unit. METHOD Daily-disposable MCLs (Fusion 1 day Presbyo) were fitted on both eyes of the subjects. For each lens fit a slit lamp digital picture and videokeratograph image were taken in a rapid but randomised sequence. Photo-editing software was used to assess the position of the MCL centre with respect to pupil centre as taken from the slit lamp photograph. The position of the MCL centre was automatically detected as the point of maximum curvature from the videokeratography. Three further manual and qualitative procedures to detect MCL centre, comparing a template of CLs optic zones to the videokeratographic image were performed by 4 practitioners using 3 different algorithms to represent the topographic map. Each manual reading was repeated 3 times. RESULTS Twenty-two subjects (11 males) aged 22.8 ± 1.9 years (range 20.8-27.0 years) were recruited. The accuracy of the 4 topographic assessments in determining the centre coordinates of the MCL with respect to SL assessment was good: no differences were found in the left eyes and although in the right eyes a more temporal and superior position of MCLs was determined (paired t-test, p < 0.05) the difference was clinically negligible (0.16 ± 0.36 mm horizontally, 0.23 ± 0.48 vertically). Amongst the 4 practitioners one-way Anova for repeated measures showed no differences for any of the 3 manual assessments. Intra-class correlation coefficient was calculated among the 3 readings for each manual procedure and was very good (between 0.75 and 0.98) in 3 practitioners and moderate (between 0.49 and 0.92) in the fourth. CONCLUSIONS The assessment of MCL centration by performing corneal topography over the MCL is an accurate method. Furthermore, inter and intra-practitioner reliability showed by manual procedures appeared very good.
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- Fabrizio Zeri
- University of Milano Bicocca, Department of Materials Science, via R. Cozzi 55, I-20125 Milan, Italy; University of Milano Bicocca, COMiB Research Centre in Optics and Optometry, via R. Cozzi 55, I-20125 Milan, Italy; School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
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- Degree Course in Optics and Optometry, Department of Sciences, Roma TRE University, Rome, Italy
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- Degree Course in Optics and Optometry, Department of Sciences, Roma TRE University, Rome, Italy
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- Degree Course in Optics and Optometry, Department of Sciences, Roma TRE University, Rome, Italy
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- University of Milano Bicocca, Department of Materials Science, via R. Cozzi 55, I-20125 Milan, Italy; University of Milano Bicocca, COMiB Research Centre in Optics and Optometry, via R. Cozzi 55, I-20125 Milan, Italy
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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Cheng X, Xu J, Brennan NA. Accommodation and its role in myopia progression and control with soft contact lenses. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2019; 39:162-171. [PMID: 30994197 DOI: 10.1111/opo.12614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the impact of contact lens optical design on accommodative behaviour of children and the correlation between myopia progression and the accommodative response of the eye while wearing a contact lens designed for myopia control. METHODS A post-hoc analysis was conducted on data from a previously published myopia control trial. A total of 109 subjects (aged 8 to 11 years, myopia: -0.75 to -4.00 D) wore either a Control (single-vision, n = 57) or a Test (with positive spherical aberration, +SA, n = 52) soft contact lens, binocularly for 1 year. Accommodative response was measured as the subject observed targets at -1.00 to -4.00 D vergence using the Grand Seiko WAM-5500 open-field autorefractor (www.grandseiko.com). Slope of accommodative response (SAR) as well as distance and near phoria and stimulus accommodative convergence/accommodation (AC/A) were compared between each group at baseline without study lenses and at 1-week and 1-year visits with study lenses. The SAR was also compared to changes in axial length (AL) and spherical equivalent cycloplegic auto refraction (SECAR). RESULTS At baseline, there was no significant difference in SAR between the two study groups (ΔSAR = -0.039, p = 0.84). At 1 week, mean SAR of the Test group was significantly less than for the Control group (ΔSAR = -0.203, p < 0.0001), an effect that persisted to 1 year (ΔSAR = -0.129, p < 0.0001). In the Test group, greater SAR was associated with less change in AL (regression coefficient: -0.59 mm, p < 0.0001) and SECAR (regression coefficient: 1.12 D, p = 0.006) at 1 year. In the Control group, associations between SAR and change in AL and SECAR were not statistically significant. Compared to the Control group, eyes of the Test group appeared to be more exophoric with study lenses, however, the difference between the two groups was only significant at 1 week for distance phoria and 1 year for near phoria. CONCLUSION The soft contact lens with +SA for controlling myopia progression resulted in an apparent decrease in mean accommodation. Within the Test group, reduced accommodative response correlated with greater myopia progression, suggesting some subjects in the Test group utilised the +SA for near viewing, inducing hyperopic defocus at the retina. Accordingly, the potential impact of a lens optics on accommodative function should be considered during design of myopia control lenses.
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- Xu Cheng
- Johnson & Johnson Vision, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Johnson & Johnson Vision, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Yao L, Qi LS, Wang XF, Tian Q, Yang QH, Wu TY, Chang YM, Zou ZK. Refractive Change and Incidence of Myopia Among A Group of Highly Selected Senior High School Students in China: A Prospective Study in An Aviation Cadet Prerecruitment Class. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2019; 60:1344-1352. [PMID: 30933262 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.17-23506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose To assess the incidence rate of myopia, refractive change, and the effects of influencing factors on a group of highly selected senior high school students in an Aviation Cadet prerecruitment class in China. Methods A total of 800 nonmyopic, male, Grade 9 students aged 14- to 16-years old with cycloplegic refraction of -0.25 or greater diopters (D) to 1.75 D or less in both eyes were enrolled in May 2016. During their senior high school studies, students had one 20-minute physical training period a day, and they were encouraged to participate in outdoor activities during class recess without any time limits. The first follow-up was 8 months after enrollment when they were in Grade 10, and the second follow-up was 1 year after the first follow-up when they were in Grade 11. Comprehensive ocular examinations and a detailed questionnaire, which included questions about outdoor activity time, parental myopia, and near work, were completed at each follow-up. Results The average spherical equivalent refraction (SER) of the right eyes was 0.39 ± 0.44 D at baseline, 0.16 ± 0.41 D at the first follow-up, and -0.10 ± 0.38 D at the second follow-up. The cumulative refractive change was -0.50 D (95% confidence interval [CI], -0.53 to -0.47). The cumulative incidence rate of myopia was 15.5% (124/800). Incident myopia was significantly associated with outdoor activity for more than 1 versus less than 0.5 hr/d (odds ratio [OR] = 0.272, 95% CI, 0.132-0.560), baseline refraction (OR = 0.079, 95% CI, 0.041-0.153), maternal myopia (OR = 2.251, 95% CI, 1.160-4.368), longer class time (OR =3.215, 95% CI, 1.088-9.499), frequent, continuous, and long time reading/writing (OR = 1.620, 95% CI, 1.022-2.570), and shorter reading/writing distance (OR = 1.828, 95% CI, 1.065-3.140). In multiple linear regression model, having outdoor activity for more than 1 hr/d was protective from cumulative SER decrease. A higher baseline refraction together with longer reading/writing time, frequent, continuous, and longtime reading/writing, and shorter reading/writing distance were risk factors for SER decrease. Conclusions In this cohort of highly selected, nonmyopic students, longer outdoor activity time was a protective factor for both incident myopia and refractive change of myopic shift. The risk factors for incident myopia included lower hyperopic baseline refraction, more near work, and maternal myopia. The risk factors for refractive change of myopic shift included more hyperopic baseline refraction and more near work.
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- Lu Yao
- Department of Aerospace Hygiene, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Aviation Physical Examination, Air Force General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Physical Examination, Cadet Bureau of PLA Air Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of Aviation Physical Examination, Air Force General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Aviation Physical Examination, Air Force General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Aviation Physical Examination, Air Force General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Aerospace Hygiene, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Aviation Physical Examination, Air Force General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Gifford KL, Richdale K, Kang P, Aller TA, Lam CS, Liu YM, Michaud L, Mulder J, Orr JB, Rose KA, Saunders KJ, Seidel D, Tideman JWL, Sankaridurg P. IMI - Clinical Management Guidelines Report. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2019; 60:M184-M203. [PMID: 30817832 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.18-25977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Best practice clinical guidelines for myopia control involve an understanding of the epidemiology of myopia, risk factors, visual environment interventions, and optical and pharmacologic treatments, as well as skills to translate the risks and benefits of a given myopia control treatment into lay language for both the patient and their parent or caregiver. This report details evidence-based best practice management of the pre-, stable, and the progressing myope, including risk factor identification, examination, selection of treatment strategies, and guidelines for ongoing management. Practitioner considerations such as informed consent, prescribing off-label treatment, and guides for patient and parent communication are detailed. The future research directions of myopia interventions and treatments are discussed, along with the provision of clinical references, resources, and recommendations for continuing professional education in this growing area of clinical practice.
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- Kate L Gifford
- Private Practice and Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Private Practice and University of California, Berkeley, United States
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- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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- University of California, Berkeley, California, United States
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- University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Philip K, He X, Sankaridurg P. Can myopia be prevented? COMMUNITY EYE HEALTH 2019; 32:10. [PMID: 31409945 PMCID: PMC6688414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Krupa Philip
- Research Scientist: Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
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- Independent researcher in eye disease prevention and treatment
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- Head: Global Myopia Centre, Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
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Morton M, Lee L, Morjaria P. Practical tips for managing myopia. COMMUNITY EYE HEALTH 2019; 32:17-18. [PMID: 31409951 PMCID: PMC6688416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Michael Morton
- Online Education Coordinator: Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
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- Research Officer/Optometrist: Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
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- Research Fellow: Department of Clinical Research, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, International Centre for Eye Health, London, UK
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Potential Lost Productivity Resulting from the Global Burden of Myopia: Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Modeling. Ophthalmology 2018; 126:338-346. [PMID: 30342076 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2018.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 198] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2018] [Revised: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE We estimated the potential global economic productivity loss resulting from vision impairment (VI) and blindness as a result of uncorrected myopia and myopic macular degeneration (MMD) in 2015. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Understanding the economic burden of VI associated with myopia is critical to addressing myopia as an increasingly prevalent public health problem. METHODS We estimated the number of people with myopia and MMD corresponding to critical visual acuity thresholds. Spectacle correction coverage was analyzed against country-level variables from the year of data collection; variation in spectacle correction was described best by a model based on a human development index, with adjustments for urbanization and age. Spectacle correction and myopia data were combined to estimate the number of people with each level of VI resulting from uncorrected myopia. We then applied disability weights, labor force participation rates, employment rates, and gross domestic product per capita to estimate the potential productivity lost among individuals with each level and type of VI resulting from myopia in 2015 in United States dollars (US$). An estimate of care-associated productivity loss also was included. RESULTS People with myopia are less likely to have adequate optical correction if they are older and live in a rural area of a less developed country. The global potential productivity loss associated with the burden of VI in 2015 was estimated at US$244 billion (95% confidence interval [CI], US$49 billion-US$697 billion) from uncorrected myopia and US$6 billion (95% CI, US$2 billion-US$17 billion) from MMD. Our estimates suggest that the Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Asia Global Burden of Disease regions bear the greatest potential burden as a proportion of their economic activity, whereas East Asia bears the greatest potential burden in absolute terms. CONCLUSIONS Even under conservative assumptions, the potential productivity loss associated with VI and blindness resulting from uncorrected myopia is substantially greater than the cost of correcting myopia.
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Development of Corneal Astigmatism (CA) according to Axial Length/Corneal Radius (AL/CR) Ratio in a One-Year Follow-Up of Children in Beijing, China. J Ophthalmol 2018; 2018:4209236. [PMID: 30245870 PMCID: PMC6136545 DOI: 10.1155/2018/4209236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Purpose The correlations between the axial length-to-corneal radius (AL/CR) ratio and corneal astigmatism (CA) were studied by prospectively analyzing and comparing survey data from school children in the Beijing urban area from 2014 to 2015. Methods In this longitudinal study, a total of 2,970 students were enrolled in 2014, and 2,179 students were enrolled in 2015. The students were in grades 1 and 4 of primary schools located in the Yangfangdian district of Beijing. The students were examined using the standard logarithmic visual acuity chart for uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) and IOLMaster for ocular components. Results From 2014 to 2015, the students from grades 1 and 4 had significantly worse UCVA results, longer axial lengths (AL), and greater AL/CRs (p < 0.001). The boys had a longer AL and corneal radius (CR) than the girls (p < 0.001). A significantly higher rate of increased CA was observed for the students with increased AL/CR than for those with decreased or unchanged ratios (AL/CR for grade 1, X2 = 12.304, p=0.001; for grade 4, X2 = 29.044, p < 0.001). In addition, with increased AL/CR over one year, the CA value of the students in grades 1 and 4 became significantly larger (grade 1, p=0.001; grade 4, p < 0.001); moreover, the UCVA became worse (p < 0.001). Conclusions We found that UCVA and AL growth were affected by aging. An increase in the AL/CR ratio is a risk factor for the progression of corneal astigmatism for school children.
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Jagadeesh D, Philip K, Naduvilath TJ, Fedtke C, Jong M, Zou H, Sankaridurg P. Tessellated fundus appearance and its association with myopic refractive error. Clin Exp Optom 2018; 102:378-384. [PMID: 30091794 DOI: 10.1111/cxo.12822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Revised: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The appearance of tessellated fundus in an eye may act as a marker in identifying visual performance, degree of myopia or risk of progression of myopia in a given eye. A systematic literature search using key words was performed using PubMed, Web of Science and Google Scholar and of the 832 studies identified, 10 full-length articles, which met the inclusion criteria, were considered for review. The primary outcome measures were association of tessellated fundus with: (i) visual acuity, (ii) refractive error, (iii) axial length, (iv) choroidal thickness and (v) future progression of myopia when compared to either no myopic maculopathy, or more severe myopic maculopathy. There was no significant difference in the visual acuity noted between eyes with normal fundus and tessellated fundus appearance. Compared to eyes with tessellated fundus, eyes with more severe myopic maculopathy had a four-line decrease in best-corrected visual acuity, more myopia (mean difference 2.75 D, range 0.28-5.78 D) and a longer axial length (mean difference 2 mm, range 2.29 to 1.71 mm). Eyes with tessellated fundus generally exhibited a significant decrease in choroidal thickness compared to eyes with no maculopathy. In mostly older individuals, eyes with tessellated fundus had a better outcome with respect to visual acuity, degree of myopia and axial length compared to other severe myopic maculopathies, but had a worse outcome for choroidal thickness and degree of myopia, compared to eyes with no myopic maculopathy. The features such as reduced choroidal thickness combined with a predilection to infra-temporal and parapapillary regions may indicate regions of stress that are prone to more stretching/atrophic changes. This systematic review demonstrated an association of tessellated fundus with visual acuity, refractive error, axial length and choroidal thickness and hence emphasises the documentation of the presence and location of tessellated fundus appearance that may help in predicting the progression of myopia.
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- Divya Jagadeesh
- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center, Shanghai, China
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- Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Tran HDM, Tran YH, Tran TD, Jong M, Coroneo M, Sankaridurg P. A Review of Myopia Control with Atropine. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2018; 34:374-379. [PMID: 29715053 DOI: 10.1089/jop.2017.0144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Myopia is a global public health issue with a worldwide prevalence of ∼30% and is estimated to rise to 50% by 2050. In addition to the burden associated with routine management of the condition, high myopia predisposes the eye to sight-threatening complications such as myopic maculopathy and glaucoma in adult life. Controlling onset and progression of myopia at a young age can reduce the risk of morbidity associated with high myopia. Progression of myopia can be slowed with various optical, environmental, and pharmaceutical strategies, of which atropine has proven to be the most effective. High-dose atropine (0.5%-1%) is the most effective, but it has significant trade-offs with respect to rebound of myopia on discontinuation and side effects such as photophobia and difficulty with near work (decreased accommodation). Low doses of atropine have been trialed and show a dose-dependent efficacy. However, its mode of action on the ocular tissues leading to slowing eye growth remains unclear and multiple mechanisms and sites in the eye have been postulated to play a role. This review summarizes the role of atropine in controlling myopia and the mechanisms studied to date.
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- Huy D M Tran
- 1 Myopia Program, Brien Holden Vision Institute , Sydney, Australia .,2 Department of Clinical Research, Hai Yen Eye Care , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam .,3 Department of Ophthalmology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam .,4 School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales , Sydney, Australia
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- 2 Department of Clinical Research, Hai Yen Eye Care , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- 3 Department of Ophthalmology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- 1 Myopia Program, Brien Holden Vision Institute , Sydney, Australia .,2 Department of Clinical Research, Hai Yen Eye Care , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- 5 Department of Ophthalmology, University of New South Wales , Sydney, Australia
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- 1 Myopia Program, Brien Holden Vision Institute , Sydney, Australia .,4 School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales , Sydney, Australia
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PURPOSE To systematically review epidemiologic and laboratory studies on the etiology of high myopia and its links to pathologic myopia. METHODS Regular Medline searches have been performed for the past 20 years, using "myopia" as the basic search term. The abstracts of all articles have been scrutinized for relevance, and where necessary, translations of articles in languages other than English were obtained. RESULTS Systematic review shows that there is an epidemic of myopia and high myopia in young adults in East and Southeast Asia, with similar but smaller trends in other parts of the world. This suggests an impending epidemic of pathologic myopia. High myopia in young adults in East and Southeast Asia is now predominantly associated with environmental factors, rather than genetic background. Recent clinical trials show that the onset of myopia can be reduced by increasing the time children spend outdoors, and methods to slow the progression of myopia are now available. CONCLUSION High myopia is now largely associated with environmental factors that have caused the epidemic of myopia in East and Southeast Asia. An important clinical question is whether the pathologic consequences of acquired high myopia are similar to those associated with classic genetic high myopia. Increased time outdoors can be used to slow the onset of myopia, whereas methods for slowing progression are now available clinically. These approaches should enable the current epidemics of myopia and high myopia to be turned around, preventing an explosion of pathologic myopia.
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Morgan IG, French AN, Ashby RS, Guo X, Ding X, He M, Rose KA. The epidemics of myopia: Aetiology and prevention. Prog Retin Eye Res 2017; 62:134-149. [PMID: 28951126 DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2017.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 583] [Impact Index Per Article: 83.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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There is an epidemic of myopia in East and Southeast Asia, with the prevalence of myopia in young adults around 80-90%, and an accompanying high prevalence of high myopia in young adults (10-20%). This may foreshadow an increase in low vision and blindness due to pathological myopia. These two epidemics are linked, since the increasingly early onset of myopia, combined with high progression rates, naturally generates an epidemic of high myopia, with high prevalences of "acquired" high myopia appearing around the age of 11-13. The major risk factors identified are intensive education, and limited time outdoors. The localization of the epidemic appears to be due to the high educational pressures and limited time outdoors in the region, rather than to genetically elevated sensitivity to these factors. Causality has been demonstrated in the case of time outdoors through randomized clinical trials in which increased time outdoors in schools has prevented the onset of myopia. In the case of educational pressures, evidence of causality comes from the high prevalence of myopia and high myopia in Jewish boys attending Orthodox schools in Israel compared to their sisters attending religious schools, and boys and girls attending secular schools. Combining increased time outdoors in schools, to slow the onset of myopia, with clinical methods for slowing myopic progression, should lead to the control of this epidemic, which would otherwise pose a major health challenge. Reforms to the organization of school systems to reduce intense early competition for accelerated learning pathways may also be important.
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- Ian G Morgan
- Division of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Research School of Biology, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia; State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yatsen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Discipline of Orthoptics, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Research in Therapeutic Solutions, Biomedical Sciences, Faulty of Education, Science, Technology and Mathematics, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yatsen University, Guangzhou, China; Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yatsen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yatsen University, Guangzhou, China; Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Discipline of Orthoptics, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
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Jain P, Kothari MT, Gode V. The opportunistic screening of refractive errors in school-going children by pediatrician using enhanced Brückner test. Indian J Ophthalmol 2017; 64:733-736. [PMID: 27905334 PMCID: PMC5168913 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.195020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the results of enhanced Brückner test (EBT) performed by a pediatrician and an experienced pediatric ophthalmologist. Subjects and Methods: In this prospective double-masked cohort study, a pediatrician and a pediatric ophthalmologist performed the EBT in a classroom of a school in semi-dark lighting condition using a direct ophthalmoscope. The results of the test were compared using 2 × 2 Bayesian table and kappa statistics. The findings of the pediatric ophthalmologists were considered gold standard. Results: Two hundred and thirty-six eyes of 118 subjects, mean age 6.8 ± 0.5 years (range, 5.4–7.8 years), were examined. The time taken to complete this test was <10 s per subject. The ophthalmologist identified 59 eyes as ametropic (12 hyperopic and 47 myopic eyes) and 177 as emmetropic compared to 61 eyes as ametropic and 175 emmetropic by pediatrician. The prevalence of the test positive was 25.9%. The sensitivity of the pediatrician was 90.2%, specificity was 97.7%, predictive value of the positive test was 93.2%, and predictive value of the negative test was 96.6%. The clinical agreement (kappa) between the pediatric ophthalmologist and the pediatrician was 0.9. Conclusion: The results of the EBT performed by pediatrician were comparable to that of an experienced pediatric ophthalmologist. Opportunistic screening of refractive errors using EBT by a pediatrician can be an important approach in the detection of ametropia in children.
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- Piyush Jain
- Department of Pediatric Community Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology Brigade of , Jyotirmay Eye Clinic, Ocular Motility Lab and Pediatric Low Vision Center, Thane, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatric Community Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology Brigade of , Jyotirmay Eye Clinic, Ocular Motility Lab and Pediatric Low Vision Center, Thane; Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Mahatme Eye Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, SVD Savarkar Municipal Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Arumugam B, Hung LF, To CH, Sankaridurg P, Smith EL. The Effects of the Relative Strength of Simultaneous Competing Defocus Signals on Emmetropization in Infant Rhesus Monkeys. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2017; 57:3949-60. [PMID: 27479812 PMCID: PMC4978150 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.16-19704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Purpose We investigated how the relative surface area devoted to the more positive-powered component in dual-focus lenses influences emmetropization in rhesus monkeys. Methods From 3 to 21 weeks of age, macaques were reared with binocular dual-focus spectacles. The treatment lenses had central 2-mm zones of zero-power and concentric annular zones that had alternating powers of either +3.0 diopters (D) and 0 D (+3 D/pL) or −3.0 D and 0 D (−3 D/pL). The relative widths of the powered and plano zones varied from 50:50 to 18:82 between treatment groups. Refractive status, corneal curvature, and axial dimensions were assessed biweekly throughout the lens-rearing period. Comparison data were obtained from monkeys reared with binocular full-field single-vision lenses (FF+3D, n = 6; FF−3D, n = 10) and from 35 normal controls. Results The median refractive errors for all of the +3 D/pL lens groups were similar to that for the FF+3D group (+4.63 D versus +4.31 D to +5.25 D; P = 0.18–0.96), but significantly more hyperopic than that for controls (+2.44 D; P = 0.0002–0.003). In the −3 D/pL monkeys, refractive development was dominated by the zero-powered portions of the treatment lenses; the −3 D/pL animals (+2.94 D to +3.13 D) were more hyperopic than the FF−3D monkeys (−0.78 D; P = 0.004–0.006), but similar to controls (+2.44 D; P = 0.14–0.22). Conclusions The results demonstrate that even when the more positive-powered zones make up only one-fifth of a dual-focus lens' surface area, refractive development is still dominated by relative myopic defocus. Overall, the results emphasize that myopic defocus distributed across the visual field evokes strong signals to slow eye growth in primates.
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- Baskar Arumugam
- College of Optometry, University of Houston, Texas, United States 2Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
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- College of Optometry, University of Houston, Texas, United States 2Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
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- Center for Myopia Research, School of Optometry, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 4State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Optometry, University of Houston, Texas, United States 2Brien Holden Vision Institute, Sydney, Australia
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Li X, Friedman IB, Medow NB, Zhang C. Update on Orthokeratology in Managing Progressive Myopia in Children: Efficacy, Mechanisms, and Concerns. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 2017; 54:142-148. [PMID: 28092397 DOI: 10.3928/01913913-20170106-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 10/19/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Myopia is an important public health issue, and high myopia may lead to severe complications if left untreated. Orthokeratology lenses, worn overnight to reshape the cornea, are one of many recent modalities used to slow down the progression of myopia in children. This treatment has been proven successful, as evidenced by decreased spherical refractive error and axial length relative to the control at interval follow-up ranging from 6 months to 5 years. In this systematic review, the authors collected published controlled studies that analyzed the efficacy of orthokeratology lens wear and calculated longitudinal relative changes in axial length, revealing a weighted average of -45.1% change in axial length at the 2-year follow-up. The exact mechanism by which orthokeratology lenses reduce myopia progression is unknown, but research shows that the corneal reshaping decreases peripheral hyperopic defocus and therefore increases peripheral myopic defocus to likely reduce stimuli for axial elongation and subsequent development of myopia. Use of orthokeratology lenses is generally safe, but cases of associated infectious keratitis may have a higher incidence of virulent organisms such as Pseudomonas, Acanthamoeba, and antibacterial-resistant strains of Staphylococcus, partially due to the required overnight use of these lenses. Orthokeratology is regarded as one of the most effective non-pharmacologic measures to slow progression of myopia in children and, with regular follow-up to ensure safety, continues to be one of the most effective treatments for myopia management around the world. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2017;54(3):142-148.].
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Jonas JB, Ohno-Matsui K, Holbach L, Panda-Jonas S. Retinal pigment epithelium cell density in relationship to axial length in human eyes. Acta Ophthalmol 2017; 95:e22-e28. [PMID: 27545271 DOI: 10.1111/aos.13188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 06/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess associations between axial length and density of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells in various ocular regions. METHODS The histomorphometric investigation included histological sections of enucleated eyes of Caucasian patients. Using a light microscope, we counted the number of RPE cells on Bruch's membrane at the ora serrata, in the pre-equatorial region, the equatorial and retro-equatorial region, at the midpoint equator/posterior pole, and at the posterior pole. RESULTS The study included 65 globes with a mean axial length 25.9 ± 3.5 mm (range: 21.0-34.0 mm). Retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cell count in the equatorial to retro-equatorial region (p < 0.001; correlation coefficient r2 : 0.44), in the pre-equatorial region (p < 0.001; r2 : 0.39) and at the midpoint equator/posterior pole (p = 0.03; r2 : 0.12) decreased with increasing axial length. Retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cell count at the ora serrata (p = 0.49) and posterior pole (p = 0.44) was not significantly correlated with axial length. As a corollary, mean RPE cell density was higher (p < 0.001) at the posterior pole than at the midpoint equator/posterior pole or at the ora serrata region, where it was higher than in pre-equatorial region (p < 0.001) and in the equatorial to retro-equatorial region (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The decrease in the RPE cell density mainly in the equatorial to retro-equatorial region in association with longer axial length suggests a region of enlargement of Bruch's membrane in the equatorial to retro-equatorial area in association with axial elongation. The finding may be of interest to elucidate the process of emmetropization/myopization.
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- Jost B. Jonas
- Department of Ophthalmology; Medical Faculty Mannheim; Heidelberg University; Mannheim Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science; Tokyo Medical and Dental University; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology; Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg; Erlangen Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology; Medical Faculty Mannheim; Heidelberg University; Mannheim Germany
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Rose KA, French AN, Morgan IG. Environmental Factors and Myopia: Paradoxes and Prospects for Prevention. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) 2017; 5:403-410. [PMID: 27898443 DOI: 10.1097/apo.0000000000000233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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The prevalence of myopia in developed countries in East and Southeast Asia has increased to more than 80% in children completing schooling, whereas that of high myopia has increased to 10%-20%. This poses significant challenges for correction of refractive errors and the management of pathological high myopia. Prevention is therefore an important priority. Myopia is etiologically heterogeneous, with a low level of myopia of clearly genetic origins that appears without exposure to risk factors. The big increases have occurred in school myopia, driven by increasing educational pressures in combination with limited amounts of time spent outdoors. The rise in prevalence of high myopia has an unusual pattern of development, with increases in prevalence first appearing at approximately age 11. This pattern suggests that the increasing prevalence of high myopia is because of progression of myopia in children who became myopic at approximately age 6 or 7 because age-specific progression rates typical of East Asia will take these children to the threshold for high myopia in 5 to 6 years. This high myopia seems to be acquired, having an association with educational parameters, whereas high myopia in previous generations tended to be genetic in origin. Increased time outdoors can counter the effects of increased nearwork and reduce the impact of parental myopia, reducing the onset of myopia, and this approach has been validated in 3 randomized controlled trials. Other proposed risk factors need further work to demonstrate that they are independent and can be modified to reduce the onset of myopia.
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- Kathryn Ailsa Rose
- From the *Discipline of Orthoptics, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales; †Research School of Biology, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; and ‡State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Division of Preventive Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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PURPOSE Higher myopic refractive errors are associated with serious ocular complications that can put visual function at risk. There is respective interest in slowing and if possible stopping myopia progression before it reaches a level associated with increased risk of secondary pathology. The purpose of this report was to review our understanding of the rationale(s) and success of contact lenses (CLs) used to reduce myopia progression. METHODS A review commenced by searching the PubMed database. The inclusion criteria stipulated publications of clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of CLs in regulating myopia progression based on the primary endpoint of changes in axial length measurements and published in peer-reviewed journals. Other publications from conference proceedings or patents were exceptionally considered when no peer-review articles were available. RESULTS The mechanisms that presently support myopia regulation with CLs are based on the change of relative peripheral defocus and changing the foveal image quality signal to potentially interfere with the accommodative system. Ten clinical trials addressing myopia regulation with CLs were reviewed, including corneal refractive therapy (orthokeratology), peripheral gradient lenses, and bifocal (dual-focus) and multifocal lenses. CONCLUSIONS CLs were reported to be well accepted, consistent, and safe methods to address myopia regulation in children. Corneal refractive therapy (orthokeratology) is so far the method with the largest demonstrated efficacy in myopia regulation across different ethnic groups. However, factors such as patient convenience, the degree of initial myopia, and non-CL treatments may also be considered. The combination of different strategies (i.e., central defocus, peripheral defocus, spectral filters, pharmaceutical delivery, and active lens-borne illumination) in a single device will present further testable hypotheses exploring how different mechanisms can reinforce or compete with each other to improve or reduce myopia regulation with CLs.
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Irving EL, Sivak JG, Callender MG. Refractive plasticity of the developing chick eye: a summary and update. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2016; 35:600-6. [PMID: 26497292 DOI: 10.1111/opo.12253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To summarize the OPO 1992 Classic Paper: Refractive plasticity of the developing chick eye (12: 448-452) and discuss recent findings in refractive development. SUMMARY AND RECENT FINDINGS The classic paper shows that when lightweight plastic goggles with rigid contact lens inserts are applied to the eyes of newly hatched chicks, the eye responds accurately to defocus between -10 and +20 D, although hyperopia develops more rapidly. While the changes largely are due to change in axial length, high levels of hyperopia are associated with corneal flattening. Also, newly hatched chicks are better able to compensate for the induced defocus than chicks that are 9 days old. In addition, astigmatism of 2-6 D can be produced by applying 9 D toric inducing lenses on the day of hatching, and the most myopic meridian coincides with the power meridian of the inducing lens. This astigmatism appears to be primarily due to corneal toricity. Furthermore, the greatest magnitude was produced when the plano meridian of the inducing lens was placed 45° from the line of the palpebral fissure. Since our publication in 1992, it has been shown that similar results can be produced in a variety of species, including; tree shrews, marmosets, monkeys and fish. Considerable effort has been spent in trying to determine what the eye uses, if not the brain, as the signal to the sign of the defocus. Accommodation, chromatic aberration, diurnal variation, astigmatism and higher order monochromatic aberrations have all been considered. Choroidal thinning and thickening play a role in myopia and hyperopia development, respectively, in chicks. High light levels (15,000 lux) increase the rate at which chicks compensate for positive lenses and decrease the compensation rate for negative lenses. However these light levels do not prevent the eye from fully compensating for either type of lens. It has also been shown that brief periods of normal vision prevent the development of form deprivation myopia. Finally, the importance of the peripheral retina in refractive development has been explored and lenses designed to reduce relative peripheral hyperopia have resulted in variable effects as far as myopia control is concerned. CONCLUSIONS A growing body of evidence, from both animal models and human clinical trials indicates that the development of myopia is related both to genetics and environment / lifestyle. Nevertheless, we are far from understanding how this interaction takes place.
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- Elizabeth L Irving
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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Polling JR, Verhoeven VJ, Tideman JWL, Klaver CC. Duke-Elder’s Views on Prognosis, Prophylaxis, and Treatment of Myopia: Way Ahead of His Time. Strabismus 2016; 24:40-3. [DOI: 10.3109/09273972.2015.1137706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Global trends in myopia management attitudes and strategies in clinical practice. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2016; 39:106-16. [PMID: 26895778 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2016.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2016] [Revised: 02/03/2016] [Accepted: 02/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE Myopia is a global public health issue; however, no information exists as to how potential myopia retardation strategies are being adopted globally. METHODS A self-administrated, internet-based questionnaire was distributed in six languages, through professional bodies to eye care practitioners globally. The questions examined: awareness of increasing myopia prevalence, perceived efficacy and adoption of available strategies, and reasons for not adopting specific strategies. RESULTS Of the 971 respondents, concern was higher (median 9/10) in Asia than in any other continent (7/10, p<0.001) and they considered themselves more active in implementing myopia control strategies (8/10) than Australasia and Europe (7/10), with North (4/10) and South America (5/10) being least proactive (p<0.001). Orthokeratology was perceived to be the most effective method of myopia control, followed by increased time outdoors and pharmaceutical approaches, with under-correction and single vision spectacles felt to be the least effective (p<0.05). Although significant intra-regional differences existed, overall most practitioners 67.5 (±37.8)% prescribed single vision spectacles or contact lenses as the primary mode of correction for myopic patients. The main justifications for their reluctance to prescribe alternatives to single vision refractive corrections were increased cost (35.6%), inadequate information (33.3%) and the unpredictability of outcomes (28.2%). CONCLUSIONS Regardless of practitioners' awareness of the efficacy of myopia control techniques, the vast majority still prescribe single vision interventions to young myopes. In view of the increasing prevalence of myopia and existing evidence for interventions to slow myopia progression, clear guidelines for myopia management need to be established.
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McMonnies CW. An examination of the relation between intraocular pressure, fundal stretching and myopic pathology. Clin Exp Optom 2016; 99:113-9. [PMID: 26840631 DOI: 10.1111/cxo.12302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2014] [Revised: 04/07/2015] [Accepted: 04/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Pathological myopia is one of the leading causes of visual impairment worldwide. Myopic development and progression is biomechanical and dominated by axial elongation. This clinical perspective examines some of the stretch-related fundal changes, which are associated with axial elongation and myopic pathology. The biomechanics of stretching of the fundus appears to depend on genetically and/or visual experience-based scleral changes, which reduce its thickness and elastic modulus so that it becomes more susceptible to the distending forces of intraocular pressure. These changes include reduced collagen synthesis, altered collagen fibres, tissue loss, altered proteoglycans and increased matrix metalloproteinase activity. Such changes are associated with reduced scleral rigidity and related increased potential to stretch in response to intraocular pressure. As axial elongation progresses, the sclera appears likely to continue to reduce in thickness and in its capacity to resist intraocular pressure, especially when pressure becomes elevated. Tessellation, lacquer cracks, myopic crescents, staphylomata, chorioretinal atrophy and retinal detachment are examined within a model for stretching of the fundus. Age, refractive error and axial length, for example, are associated with increased pathological progression. Myopic pathological progression can become dominated by vascular changes and include a greater risk of loss of acuity and blindness. Measures to control myopic pathology, which successfully slow or prevent stretching of the fundus, appear to be key factors in reducing or even avoiding permanent visual loss associated with this condition. For example, limiting axial elongation and related myopic fundus pathology by inhibiting changes which reduce the elastic modulus of scleral tissue is a desirable outcome from interventions to control myopia. Similarly, reducing exposure to the distending stress of elevated intraocular pressure appears to be a desirable form of intervention to control myopia, especially if myopic pathology can be reduced or prevented.
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- Charles W McMonnies
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia
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A Head-Mounted Spectacle Frame for the Study of Mouse Lens-Induced Myopia. J Ophthalmol 2016; 2016:8497278. [PMID: 26904275 PMCID: PMC4745417 DOI: 10.1155/2016/8497278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2015] [Accepted: 12/27/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The mouse model has been widely employed to explore the mysteries of myopia. For now, existing techniques for induction of experimental myopia in mice can be classified into three types: (1) devices directly glued to the fur; (2) devices attached using a combination of glue and sutures; (3) devices attached using a skull-mounted apparatus. These techniques each have its advantages, disadvantages when considering the devices stability, safety, complexity, effectiveness, and so forth. Thus, techniques for myopia induction in mice have yet to be further refined to popularize the applications. In this pilot study, we introduce a new head fixation device named the head-mounted spectacle frame apparatus for the study of mouse lens-induced myopia. Surgical procedures for device attachment were relatively simple and easy to learn in our study. Effective myopia induction was validated by retinoscopy refraction and axial length measurement using optical coherence tomography. In addition, it showed improved compliance and reliable safety when compared to the published methods. The head-mounted spectacle frame apparatus provides a new choice for the study of lens-induced myopia in mouse. It also allows for the use of form deprivation, making it attractive for future experimental mouse myopia trials.
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Hung GK, Mahadas K, Mohammad F. Eye growth and myopia development: Unifying theory and Matlab model. Comput Biol Med 2016; 70:106-118. [PMID: 26820446 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2016.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2015] [Revised: 12/31/2015] [Accepted: 01/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The aim of this article is to present an updated unifying theory of the mechanisms underlying eye growth and myopia development. A series of model simulation programs were developed to illustrate the mechanism of eye growth regulation and myopia development. Two fundamental processes are presumed to govern the relationship between physiological optics and eye growth: genetically pre-programmed signaling and blur feedback. Cornea/lens is considered to have only a genetically pre-programmed component, whereas eye growth is considered to have both a genetically pre-programmed and a blur feedback component. Moreover, based on the Incremental Retinal-Defocus Theory (IRDT), the rate of change of blur size provides the direction for blur-driven regulation. The various factors affecting eye growth are shown in 5 simulations: (1 - unregulated eye growth): blur feedback is rendered ineffective, as in the case of form deprivation, so there is only genetically pre-programmed eye growth, generally resulting in myopia; (2 - regulated eye growth): blur feedback regulation demonstrates the emmetropization process, with abnormally excessive or reduced eye growth leading to myopia and hyperopia, respectively; (3 - repeated near-far viewing): simulation of large-to-small change in blur size as seen in the accommodative stimulus/response function, and via IRDT as well as nearwork-induced transient myopia (NITM), leading to the development of myopia; (4 - neurochemical bulk flow and diffusion): release of dopamine from the inner plexiform layer of the retina, and the subsequent diffusion and relay of neurochemical cascade show that a decrease in dopamine results in a reduction of proteoglycan synthesis rate, which leads to myopia; (5 - Simulink model): model of genetically pre-programmed signaling and blur feedback components that allows for different input functions to simulate experimental manipulations that result in hyperopia, emmetropia, and myopia. These model simulation programs (available upon request) can provide a useful tutorial for the general scientist and serve as a quantitative tool for researchers in eye growth and myopia.
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- George K Hung
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers University, 599 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers University, 599 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers University, 599 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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The Charles F. Prentice Award Lecture 2014: A 50-Year Research Journey: Giants and Great Collaborators. Optom Vis Sci 2015; 92:741-9. [PMID: 26002010 DOI: 10.1097/opx.0000000000000624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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This article, an edited version of the 2014 Charles F. Prentice Medal presentation, recounts my 50-year journey in research, from graduation in 1965 to PhD to 2015. The most important lessons I have learned are that great people, "Giants" as I call them, are generous of spirit, creative, insightful, sharing, and caring, and second, that collaboration is really the only way to do what I want to get done. I have been very fortunate to have worked with many outstanding people. As someone said to me at the Prentice Medal presentation, "I don't like you very much but the people you work with are wonderful."My journey started with a PhD investigation into seeing if orthokeratology could control myopia at the City University London in 1966. It then moved to Australia where all aspects of contact lenses were researched to try to make contact lenses safer and more effective by understanding the cornea and anterior eye systems. That journey has now turned to making contact lenses the best they can be to slow the progress of myopia. An extremely high proportion of people who are involved with global eye care initiatives and ambitious projects to develop treatments and interventions for the major vision problems impacting the world are a joy to work with. Evidence-based systems for delivering vision to the more than 600 million people globally that are blind or vision impaired because of uncorrected refractive error have involved amazing people and collaborations. This article pays tribute to the generosity and humanity of my family and the Giants in and outside the field, and many more not so well known, and the people I work with, who have punctuated and greatly enriched this journey and made many of the scientific advances documented here possible.
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