This study showed that adult high myopes with myopic macular degeneration (MMD) show reduced macular sensitivity as measured by microperimetry. That’s not unexpected; but the microperimetry changes occurred before BCVA changes in mild MMD – read more here.
A child has an allergic reaction to low dose atropine – or does he? Here practitioners consider the possible causes, with advice for management. We then frame this discussion in view of the evidence-base with take home clinical messages.
MCS was hesitating fitting OrthoK to a patient who showed inferior corneal steepening. Her main concern was that OrthoK may induce corneal ecstasia/keratoconus in the future and whether there is a link between OrthoK and keratoconus.
Adult myopia progression is frequently encountered in practice, yet we have almost no evidence base to guide management. Here we explore how often and how much myopia progression occurs in adulthood, and management options.
Children with more than 5-6D of myopia can require special consideration to ensure safe management of their ocular and systemic health. This clinical case details important aspects of care for the very high childhood myope: ophthalmology co-management, best optical corrections, parental education and eye health monitoring.
Read a summary of Contact Lens Spectrum’s special edition on myopia, published in late 2019, and use the links to read the full version.
This case is not your typical astigmatic myope. There are several features to this patient that require careful consideration, including high myopia, amblyopia, myopia correction and control, and eye health management.
AAO2019 Meeting and third biannual World Congress of Optometry– Addressing the global myopia burden: guest summary by Sally Dillehay.
This GSLS 2020 update compares the risk of vision loss with contact lens wear to vision saved by reducing final myopia.
Welcome to Part 2 of the news update of the 2020 Global Specialty Lens Symposium, held in Las Vegas. Read on for updates on the risk-to-benefit comparison of myopia control, how to talk myopia successfully with parents and how to integrate myopia control into your practice.
