Prevention of myopia by partial correction of hyperopia: a twins study
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Medina, Alan
Date Issued
March 2017
Journal
International Ophthalmology
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Springer Netherlands
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Medina, Antonio. “Prevention of Myopia by Partial Correction of Hyperopia: a Twins Study.” International Ophthalmology 38, no. 2 (March 10, 2017): 577–583.
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Abstract
Purpose To confirm the prediction of emmetropization feedback theory that myopia can be prevented by correcting the hyperopia of a child at risk of becoming myopic. Methods We conducted such myopia prevention treatment with twins at risk. Their hyperopia was partially corrected by one half at age 7 and in subsequent years until age 16. Results Hyperopia progressively decreased in all eyes as expected. None of the twins developed myopia. The spherical equivalent refractions of the followed eyes were +1 and +1.25 D at age 16. Feedback theory accurately predicted these values. Conclusions The treatment of the twins with partial correction of their hyperopia was successful. Prevention of myopia with this technique is relatively simple and powerful. The use of this myopia prevention treatment has no adverse effects. This prevention treatment is indicated in children with a hyperopic reserve at risk of developing myopia.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Research Laboratory of Electronics
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-017-0493-7
