Myopia Control: Are We Ready for an Evidence Based Approach?
Leila Sara Eppenberger,
Andrzej Grzybowski,
Leopold Schmetterer
et al.
Abstract:Introduction
Myopia and its vision-threatening complications present a significant public health problem. This review aims to provide an updated overview of the multitude of known and emerging interventions to control myopia, including their potential effect, safety, and costs.
Methods
A systematic literature search of three databases was conducted. Interventions were grouped into four categories: environmental/behavioral (outdoor time, near work), pharmacological (e.g.… Show more
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