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'The role of accommodative function in myopic development: A review.'
Efthymia Prousali1, Anna-Bettina Haidich2, Argyrios Tzamalis3
12nd Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Seminars in Ophthalmology
|November 25, 2021
Summary
Investigating the eye's focusing system (accommodation) is key to understanding myopia progression. This review explores how accommodative functions link to myopia development and control strategies.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Vision Science
Background:
- Myopia progression is a growing global concern.
- The eye's focusing mechanism (accommodation) is hypothesized to play a role in myopia development.
- Accommodative lag during near work may lead to blurred retinal images, potentially causing axial elongation and myopia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clinical role of accommodative function in myopia development.
- To explore the use of accommodative parameters as a tool for monitoring myopia.
- To examine the association between accommodative parameters and current myopia control treatments.
Main Methods:
- This review synthesizes existing research on the accommodative mechanism and myopia.
- It examines dynamic accommodative functions: accuracy, amplitude, and facility.
- The review analyzes the impact of myopia control interventions on accommodative responses.
Main Results:
- Accommodative lag is a significant factor in myopia development.
- Dynamic accommodative functions are closely linked to myopia progression.
- Effective myopia control treatments, such as orthokeratology, multifocal lenses, and atropine, appear to influence accommodative responses.
Conclusions:
- Accommodative function plays a crucial role in the development of myopia.
- Monitoring accommodative parameters offers a promising approach for myopia management.
- Understanding the interplay between accommodation and myopia can inform better treatment strategies.
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