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Biofeedback of accommodation to reduce myopia: a review
American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
|August 1, 1987
Summary
Biofeedback effectively trains voluntary control of accommodation, progressing from research to clinical myopia treatment. This method has demonstrated success in reducing myopia across various age groups.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neuroscience
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Biofeedback for accommodation control was first reported in 1970.
- Early research confirmed the ease and accuracy of training voluntary accommodation.
- Subsequent studies explored its efficacy for functional myopia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of biofeedback in training voluntary accommodation.
- To assess the application of biofeedback for myopia treatment.
- To determine the range of myopic individuals who can benefit from this technique.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing biofeedback to provide real-time information on accommodative responses.
- Implementing training protocols to enhance voluntary control over the eye's focusing mechanism.
- Applying the technique across diverse age groups, from children to seniors.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated that voluntary control of accommodation can be trained effectively.
- Showed significant reduction in functional myopia through biofeedback training.
- Confirmed the technique's applicability and effectiveness in a broad spectrum of myopic patients.
Conclusions:
- Biofeedback is a viable and effective method for training voluntary accommodation.
- The technique has proven successful in the clinical treatment of myopia.
- Biofeedback offers a promising approach for myopia management across different demographics.