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This study reviews optical correction methods for improving visual quality across all age groups. It evaluates spectacles, soft contact lenses, rigid gas-permeable contact lenses, and orthokeratology, offering recommendations for enhanced vision and social integration.

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  • Optometry and Vision Science
  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Optical correction is fundamental to optometry, aiming to optimize visual quality.
  • Visual quality is increasingly linked to social integration and personal development.
  • Various non-surgical optical correction methods present distinct challenges and limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively discuss optical correction problems across diverse age groups.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of spectacles, soft contact lenses, rigid gas-permeable contact lenses, and orthokeratology.
  • To provide recommendations for enhancing visual quality through optical correction.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of non-surgical optical correction techniques.
  • Evaluation of visual quality issues associated with different correction methods.
  • Age-specific assessment of optical correction challenges and solutions.

Main Results:

  • Spectacles present age-specific visual quality challenges.
  • Soft contact lenses, rigid gas-permeable contact lenses, and orthokeratology offer varied solutions and limitations.
  • Understanding these challenges is crucial for effective visual rehabilitation.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing visual quality requires tailored optical correction strategies.
  • A multi-faceted approach considering age and correction type is essential.
  • Recommendations are provided to improve visual outcomes and societal participation.