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Refraction, including prisms.

R L Hiatt1

  • 1University of Tennessee, Memphis.

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|January 9, 1991
PubMed
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Recent studies challenge conventional theories on myopia control and presbyopia, with findings on tinted lenses, bifocals, and disposable contact lenses impacting ophthalmic practices. Prism adaptation shows promise for treating acquired esotropia.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Optometry
  • Vision Science

Background:

  • Refractive changes following scleral buckling, including increased axial length and myopia, are expected.
  • The efficacy of tinted lenses for dyslexia and the role of spectacles or bifocals in myopia control are debated.
  • Conventional theories on presbyopia and the use of bifocal additions for aphakic patients are being challenged.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent literature on various topics in refraction and strabismus.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different interventions for refractive errors and visual conditions.
  • To present significant findings on prism adaptation and its surgical implications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on refraction, myopia control, presbyopia, and prism adaptation.

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  • Analysis of research on tinted lenses, bifocals, disposable contact lenses, and scleral buckling procedures.
  • Examination of the Prism Adaptation Study Research Group's findings on esotropia.

    • Main Results:

    • Scleral buckling increases axial length and myopia; tinted lenses show minimal effect in non-asthmatic dyslexic patients.
    • Bifocals are refuted as a method to control myopia increase; some accommodative esotropia patients may still require them post-surgery.
    • Disposable contact lenses may reduce giant papillary conjunctivitis and keratitis; sclerosis alone is questioned as the cause of presbyopia.

    Conclusions:

    • Refractive literature highlights ongoing debates and challenges to established theories in ophthalmology.
    • Prism adaptation research indicates potential for improved surgical outcomes in acquired esotropia.
    • Further research is needed to clarify the role of various interventions in managing refractive errors and visual conditions.