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Optical correction of hyperopia in school-aged children: a scoping review protocol.
Gayathri Srinivasan1, Kristen L Kerber2, Su-Hsun Liu3,4
1Spencer Center for Vision Research, Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA gayathri.srinivasan@stanford.edu.
BMJ Open
|August 17, 2025
Summary
This review maps research on optical correction for childhood hyperopia, analyzing vision and quality of life outcomes. It identifies gaps in understanding treatment effectiveness for young patients.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Optometry
- Evidence Synthesis
Background:
- Hyperopia management in children lacks standardized global prescribing patterns.
- Variability exists in optical correction strategies employed by eye care providers worldwide.
- Understanding outcomes of hyperopia correction is crucial for pediatric vision health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of literature on optical correction for childhood hyperopia.
- To identify and map existing research on vision, functional outcomes, and quality of life (QoL).
- To catalogue reported outcomes related to optical interventions for school-aged children with hyperopia.
Main Methods:
- Protocol adherence to Joanna Briggs Institute's Manual for Evidence Synthesis.
- Inclusion of studies on school-aged children with hyperopia, irrespective of correction type or demographics.
- Exclusion of studies focused on myopia control or other ocular pathologies; comprehensive database searches (Cochrane CENTRAL, Embase, PubMed).
Main Results:
- Data extraction will encompass population demographics, visual acuity, refractive error definitions, and treatment regimens.
- Focus on vision-specific and general quality of life (QoL) outcomes measured by validated instruments.
- Analysis will synthesize findings on the effectiveness and impact of various optical corrections.
Conclusions:
- This scoping review will provide a comprehensive overview of the current evidence base for hyperopia correction in children.
- Findings will highlight areas needing further research to optimize visual function and QoL.
- Dissemination through peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations is planned.
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