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  • Myopia prevalence is rising globally, particularly in East Asia, posing a significant public health challenge.
  • Childhood is a critical period for myopia development and progression, necessitating early screening and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss current literature on interventions for preventing myopia onset and progression.
  • To provide insights into effective myopia management strategies for clinicians and researchers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and discussion of recent scientific publications.
  • Analysis of various optical and pharmacologic interventions for myopia control.

Main Results:

  • Increased outdoor time is a protective factor against myopia progression.
  • Optimal optical correction is essential; undercorrection can accelerate myopia.
  • Pharmacologic interventions, particularly atropine eyedrops, show significant efficacy in slowing myopia progression, with a notable dose-response effect.

Conclusions:

  • Optical interventions like multifocal lenses and orthokeratology can slow myopia progression.
  • Pharmacologic treatments, especially atropine, offer substantial benefits for myopia management.
  • Surgical interventions are reserved for severe, progressive myopia cases.