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This article will provide an overview of the latest literature surrounding myopia onset and progression, and will explore the evidence base for clinical interventions

Closed: 22 Feb 2020

This article considers the indications, assessment, surgical procedure and follow-up of patients undergoing phakic intraocular lens implantation for the management of high refractive error

Closed: 20 Sep 2019

This video looks at whether we can modify the progression of myopia and hyperopia in children. Dr Logan and Dr Beasley explore the current evidence base, including the use of contact lenses, spec...

Closed: 28 Jul 2019

This article discusses the resurgence of orthokeratology (ortho-k), its role in myopia management, and the characteristics of lens designs

Closed: 19 Apr 2019

This article describes how binocular vision assessment is relevant to identifying children at risk of developing myopia and managing progressing myopes in both spectacle and contact lens corrections

Closed: 22 Feb 2019

There is strong scientific interest in understanding factors leading to myopia development and progression, and options for myopia control. In this article, scientific evidence will be combined with...

Closed: 26 Dec 2018

OT's very own clinical editor, Dr Ian Beasley, tells his tale of having LASIK for high myopia. His surgeon, Allon Barsam gives us an up-to-date account of refractive surgery. He discusses the latest...

Closed: 06 Sep 2018

This article provides a guide to get practitioners started with ortho-k contact lens fitting, covering the equipment needed, optimal fitting characteristics and troubleshooting tips

Closed: 06 Jul 2018

This article outlines the technique, applications and relative merits of small incision lenticule extraction (SmILE)

Closed: 11 May 2018

This article explores the literature to outline evidence-based approaches to managing myopia progression

Closed: 09 Mar 2018

This article outlines the importance of myopia management and the methods for monitoring the impact of intervention strategies

Closed: 09 Mar 2018

This article aims to equip the practitioner with the tools and strategies to implement myopia management in practice, and consider how to communicate effectively to build professional confidence

Closed: 09 Mar 2018

This visual recognition feature presents cases of ocular disease that may arise as comorbidity in patients with myopia

Closed: 09 Mar 2018

This video will provide insight into the problems associated with the increasing prevalence of myopia worldwide. It will discuss the possible mechanisms of myopia development, while optical and...

Closed: 01 Nov 2016

There is strong scientific interest in understanding factors leading to myopia development and progression, and options for myopia control. In this article, scientific evidence will be combined with...

Closed: 05 Aug 2016