Paper title: Long-term myopia control effect and safety in children wearing DIMS spectacle lenses for 6 years Authors: Carly Siu Yin Lam (1,2), Wing Chun Tang (3), Han Yu Zhang (3,4), Paul H Lee (5), Dennis Yan Yin Tse (3,6), Hua Qi (7), Natalia Vlasak (8), Chi Ho To (3,6) Centre for Myopia Research, School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. carly.lam@polyu.edu.hk. Centre for Eye and Vision Research, Sha Tin, Hong Kong. carly.lam@polyu.edu.hk. Centre for Myopia Research, School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kow ..read more

Professor Dominique Bremond-Gignac is the Head of Ophthalmology at University Hospital Necker-Enfants Malades of Paris Cité University in Paris, France. In this interview, we chatted with her about her experiences of combination treatment; in particular, with the HOYA MiYOSMART spectacle lenses and atropine. How do you approach prescribing decisions in myopia management? Prof. Bremond-Gignac: In myopia management for children, many factors must be considered. Firstly, the progression of -0.50D in one year should be evaluated as progressive myopia1, especially among European children and m ..read more

Paper title: The relationship between baseline axial length and axial elongation in myopic children undergoing orthokeratology Authors: Weiping Lin (1), Na Li (1), Kunpeng Lu (1), Zhaochun Li (2), Xiaohua Zhuo (2), Ruihua Wei (1) Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Disease, Eye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin, China Euclid China (Euclid Trading (Shanghai) Ltd.), Shanghai, China Date: Nov 2022 Reference:  Lin W, Li N, Lu K, Li Z, Zhuo X, Wei R. The ..read more

Paper title: Efficacy in Myopia Control: Does Race Matter? Authors: Mark A Bullimore (1), Noel A Brennan (2) College of Optometry, University of Houston, Texas USA. Johnson & Johnson, Jacksonville, Florida USA. Date: Jan 2023 Reference:  Bullimore MA, Brennan NA. Efficacy in Myopia Control: Does Race Matter? Optom Vis Sci. 2023 Jan 1;100(1):5-8. [Link to open access article] Summary The research behind myopia control options currently available to eyecare practitioners has provided valuable information on the development and progression of myopia. However, some aspects of my ..read more

The most important step in successful orthokeratology (ortho-k) fitting starts with identifying suitable candidates. From there, obtaining high-quality corneal topography maps, lens fitting, and adhering to an appropriate follow-up schedule define the process. If you’re getting started in orthokeratology, it’s a good idea to begin with a straightforward patient, such as those described below. This article will discuss who the ideal candidates are for ortho-k. Spherical component of refraction Ortho-k is well known for its robust evidence-base for myopia control,1 and is a viable choice fo ..read more

We speak to Peter Nijhuis who is the Head of Myopia Management Business Division at Menicon about the Menicon BloomTM system which encompasses a suite of services to cover myopia management with soft contact lenses and orthokeratology, while also supporting clinical communication and long-term patient care. Could you please explain the Menicon Bloom system? Peter: Myopia control is now a standard of care, and it needs to be treated as a clinical intervention. Menicon BloomTM is our comprehensive approach to Myopia Management with contact lenses to follow this statement. Menicon BloomTM en ..read more

Paper title: Orthokeratology lenses with increased compression factor (OKIC): A 2-year longitudinal clinical trial for myopia control Authors: Jason K Lau (1), Kin Wan (1), Pauline Cho (1) Centre for Myopia Research, School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China. Date: February 2023 Reference: Jiang Y, Zhu Z, Tan X, Kong X, Zhong H, Zhang J, Xiong R, Yuan Y, Zeng J, Morgan IG, He M. Effect of Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy for Myopia Control in Children: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Ophthalmology. 2022 May;129(5):509-519. [Link to pap ..read more

YES: It is effective and safe Paper title: Effect of Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy for Myopia Control in Children: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Date: May 2022 Reference: Jiang Y, Zhu Z, Tan X, Kong X, Zhong H, Zhang J, Xiong R, Yuan Y, Zeng J, Morgan IG, He M. Effect of Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy for Myopia Control in Children: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Ophthalmology. 2022 May;129(5):509-519. [Link to open access paper] NO: It may not be safe Paper title: Retinal Damage After Repeated Low-level Red-Light Laser Exposure Date: May 2023 Ref ..read more

YES: It is effective Paper title: The effects of breaks on digital eye strain, dry eye and binocular vision: Testing the 20-20-20 rule Date: April 2023 Reference: Talens-Estarelles C, Cerviño A, García-Lázaro S, Fogelton A, Sheppard A, Wolffsohn JS. The effects of breaks on digital eye strain, dry eye and binocular vision: Testing the 20-20-20 rule. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2023 Apr;46(2):101744. [Link to open access paper] NO: It is not effective Paper title: A20-20-20 Rule: Are These Numbers Justified? Date: January 2023 Reference: Johnson S, Rosenfield M. 20-20-20 Rule: Are These N ..read more

Paper title: Analysis of the Reasons for the Discontinuation of Orthokeratology Lens Use: A 4-Year Retrospective Study Authors: Lina Ma (1,2), Man Xu (1,2), Jing Wang (1), Xiaoguang Niu (1,2) Aier Eye Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China Hanyang Aier Eye Hospital, Wuhan, China. Date: Aug 2022 Reference:  Ma L, Xu M, Wang J, Niu X. Analysis of the Reasons for the Discontinuation of Orthokeratology Lens Use: A 4-Year Retrospective Study. Eye Contact Lens. 2022 Aug 1;48(8):335-339 [Link to open access paper] Summary A recent study in China found that myopic prevalence was nea ..read more