J Korean Med Assoc.  2016 Jan;59(1):39-42. 10.5124/jkma.2016.59.1.39.

Prevention of myopia progression

• Cho SY

• KMID: 2195166
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2016.59.1.39

Abstract

Myopia is a common disorder affecting 38.7%-73.1% of the total population in East Asian countries. A high prevalence of myopia is associated with an increased risk of sight-threatening problems, such as retinal detachment, retinal tears, glaucoma, and choroidal neovascularization. Slowing progression of myopia could benefit many children in East Asia. However, only a few methods used for myopia control have proven to be effective. The most effective methods are topical pharmaceutical agents such as atropine, orthokeratology lens (Ortho-K lens), and outdoor activity. To minimize its side effects, a lower dose of atropine instillation is recommended. An Ortho-K lens can be a good option in mild myopia. Increasing outdoor activity and light exposure prevent myopia onset and development, as well as axial growth. Conventional methods such as pin-hole glasses, ocular movement exercise, and bifocal or multifocal glasses have all been proven to be ineffective. This lecture provides an overview of the prevention of myopia progression available in the literature, so that we can learn the methods that might lower the risk of sight-threatening complications in myopic children.

Keyword

Myopia; Prevention & control; Atropine; Contact lenses

MeSH Terms

Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Atropine
Child
Choroidal Neovascularization
Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
Far East
Glass
Glaucoma
Humans
Myopia*
Prevalence
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Perforations
Atropine

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