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The correction of high myopia.

¹Old Court Hospital, London, England.

Refractive & Corneal Surgery

|May 1, 1992

Summary

High myopia management is advancing. The ZB5M anterior chamber implant offers a safe and effective current option for phakic eyes. Future treatments may involve polysulfone corneal inlays.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Refractive Surgery

Background:

High myopia presents significant challenges.
The ophthalmic profession is increasing focus on managing high myopia.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss current and future management strategies for high myopia.
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of specific refractive interventions.

Main Methods:

Review of the ZB5M anterior chamber implant technique.
Discussion of potential future applications of corneal inlays.

Main Results:

The ZB5M anterior chamber implant is considered a safe and effective option for phakic eyes.
Polysulfone corneal inlays represent a promising long-term solution.

Conclusions:

The ZB5M implant is a recommended approach for high myopia management.
Corneal inlays using high refractive index thermoplastics show future potential.