[From evidence to clinical practice: myopia control among children in refraction clinics]

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Clinical Optometry
• Myopia Research

Background:

• Significant advancements in myopia progression control have emerged from clinical trials over the last decade.
• However, the translation of these research findings into standardized, effective clinical practice remains a challenge.
• Existing refraction clinics primarily focus on correcting refractive errors rather than implementing myopia progression control protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent essential publications on myopia progression control.
• To provide critical advice for the clinical application of research findings.
• To address the gap between clinical trial evidence and practical myopia management.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of key publications on myopia progression control.
• Analysis of current clinical practices in refraction clinics.
• Synthesis of evidence-based recommendations for clinical application.

Main Results:

• While numerous myopia control strategies exist, their clinical implementation is often immature.
• There is a lack of established protocols and standards for reducing myopia progression in clinical settings.
• The review identifies critical areas for improvement in applying research to practice.

Conclusions:

• Translating myopia control research into clinical practice requires standardized protocols.
• Effective clinical application of myopia control methods is crucial for addressing the growing prevalence of myopia.
• Further guidance is needed to bridge the gap between research evidence and patient care in myopia management.