All research review Articles
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27Research ReviewProgressive Addition Spectacles and Atropine for Treating Juvenile-Onset Myopia
March 15, 2023 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Researchers from Taiwan analyzed the changes in visual function when progressive...
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357Research ReviewPotentially Delaying the Onset of Myopia in Children
March 1, 2023 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Low concentration (0.01% to 0.05%) atropine effectively slows myopia progression in...
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494Research ReviewModulation of Refractive Error in Hyperopes
March 1, 2023 By Ornella Koumbo, PhD, Brien Holden Vision Institute Optical interventions that introduce myopic defocus at the peripheral retina have...
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568Research ReviewIs the Efficacy of Myopia Control Treatments Independent of Race?
February 15, 2023 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE In this editorial, Bullimore and Brennan explore a vexing research question:...
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576Research ReviewLow-Dose Atropine Monotherapy vs. Combined with MiSight 1 Day CLs
February 1, 2023 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Among the interventions currently available to manage childhood myopia, low-concentration atropine,...
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1.0KResearch ReviewIs Sleeping Late Associated with the Progression of Myopia?
February 1, 2023 By Durgasri Jaisankar, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher at Brien Holden Vision Institute Recently, more studies have investigated the association between...
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963Research ReviewWhy the Retina Stops Inhibiting Eye Growth
January 16, 2023 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Less time spent outdoors is a primary risk factor for myopia...
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998Research ReviewThe Critical Roles of ECPs in Preventing the Onset and Progression of Myopia
January 3, 2023 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE There is an abundance of evidence-based knowledge on myopia, including its...
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764Research ReviewRole of Uncorrection, Undercorrection, and Overcorrection of Myopia as a Strategy for Slowing Myopic Progression
January 3, 2023 By Geetha Sravani, PhD Candidate, Brien Holden Vision Institute Due to the rise in the global prevalence of myopia...
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1.4KResearch ReviewCombining OrthoK with 0.01% Atropine to Slow Axial Elongation
December 15, 2022 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Several clinical trials (Kinoshita et al., Kinoshita et al., Tan et...
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957Research ReviewImpact of COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Lifestyle on Myopia
December 1, 2022 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global COVID-19 pandemic in...
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592Research Review
Do Seasonal Variations in Myopia Progression Implicate Circadian Rhythm?
December 1, 2022 By Nicole Liu, MOptom, PhD Candidate, Brien Holden Vision Institute Seasonal variations in myopia progression have been frequently reported...
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585Research ReviewSoft Contact Lenses with Novel Ring Focus Design Control Myopia Progression
November 15, 2022 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Optical interventions that introduce myopic defocus in the visual field have...
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774Research ReviewInfluence of Age of Onset on the Final Level of Myopia
November 1, 2022 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Juvenile-onset myopia is increasingly common. With increasing prevalence, more and more...
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807Research ReviewImpact of the Cornea in Emmetropization and Myopia
November 1, 2022 By Zeeshan Akhtar, BOptom, MPhil, PhD Candidate at Brien Holden Vision Institute Recent work and consensus statements regarding emmetropization,...
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805Research ReviewCompounding of Low-Concentration Atropine for Myopia Control
October 17, 2022 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FBCLA Topical low-concentration atropine is widely prescribed for myopia progression control in...
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1.1KResearch ReviewCyclopentolate vs. Tropicamide in Cycloplegic Refraction
October 3, 2022 By Hashim Ali Khan, OD, FAAO, PhD candidate at Brien Holden Vision Institute Cycloplegic refraction is the gold standard...
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2.2KResearch ReviewMyopia Progression After Cessation of Low-Dose Atropine Treatment
October 3, 2022 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Many eye care professionals have expressed concern about rebound after children...
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1.7KResearch ReviewReasons for the Discontinuation of Orthokeratology Lens Use
September 15, 2022 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Although orthokeratology is widely prescribed for myopia control, some children discontinue...
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1.4KResearch ReviewIs 0.01% Atropine with Orthokeratology Better Than OrthoK Alone?
September 1, 2022 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE The aim of the atropine combined with orthokeratology (AOK) study was...
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1.3KResearch ReviewOmega-3 Supplements Are Protective for Myopia
September 1, 2022 By Geetha Sravani, PhD Candidate, Brien Holden Vision Institute Myopia is a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness...
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1.6KResearch ReviewBook Review: Managing Myopia One Child At A Time
August 15, 2022 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Managing Myopia One Child At A Time by Langis Michaud, OD,...
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1.3KResearch ReviewMyopic Children More Likely to Have Depression and Anxiety
August 1, 2022 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Children with myopia experience significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety...
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1.2KResearch ReviewHow Valid Is Measuring Axial Length to Monitor Myopia Progression in OrthoK?
August 1, 2022 By Nina Tahhan, BOptom, MPH, PhD, Senior Research Scientist at Brien Holden Vision Institute Orthokeratology (OrthoK) lenses are gaining...
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1.3KResearch ReviewPredicting Myopia Progression
July 15, 2022 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Eye care professionals should strive to deploy a comprehensive myopia management...
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1.3KResearch ReviewChildren’s Ocular Health with Daily Disposable Contact Lens Wear
July 1, 2022 By Hashim Ali Khan, OD, FAAO, PhD Candidate at Brien Holden Vision Institute With the recent advancements in myopia...
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912Research ReviewA Survey of the Current State of Orthokeratology
July 1, 2022 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Orthokeratology (OrthoK) represents a small but growing segment of the U.S....