Myopia as a problem of the modern world. Methods of treatment and prevention
Introduction and objective Sight is one of the most important human senses, which enables proper coordination of the entire body. Short-sightedness is increasingly being called the “scourge” of our time. Prognosis in early 2024 predict that people with myopia problems may represent as much as 35...
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Introduction and objective
Sight is one of the most important human senses, which enables proper coordination of the entire body. Short-sightedness is increasingly being called the “scourge” of our time. Prognosis in early 2024 predict that people with myopia problems may represent as much as 35% of humanity. In the research, we want to present the possibilities of treating and preventing short-sightedness, collect those that seem most relevant and effective against the background of today's knowledge.
Abbreviated description of the state of knowledge
Short-sightedness (myopia) is a visual defect in which light rays do not focus properly on the retina, but in front of it. Among the methods of treating and slowing down the progression of myopia, we can identify environmental, pharmacological, optical and surgical methods. Intracular lenses and soft contact lenses are the most frequently used forms of correction. However, at high values of the defect, they may not be effective enough. The choice in such situation is hard contact lenses, which are not always well tolerated by patients. Among the methods confirmed by numerous studies of slowing the progression of myopia still include atropine and orthocorrection. More innovative techniques include DIMS lenses, HAL and red light therapy. However, they require more research to confirm their long-term effectiveness and safety.
Summary
In recent years, myopia has become a worldwide problem. Promising results are provided by recent studies on HAL spectacle lenses, DIMS, MiSight contact lenses and RLRL. Thanks to the large number of treatment methods, the doctor can adjust the treatment that seems to be best for the patient. The development of current therapies, as well as an appropriate lifestyle, are important aspects for the treatment of myopia.
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| spelling | doaj-art-31973cb7be394cc5864e5604d7bba3602025-08-20T02:12:58ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062025-02-017810.12775/JEHS.2025.78.57683Myopia as a problem of the modern world. Methods of treatment and preventionMarcelina Szewczyk0https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1382-5762Julia Ufnalhttps://orcid.org/0009-0000-5766-6995Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska1https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2205-0813Dominika Lewandowska2https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8297-9296Klaudia Kożuchowska3https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3915-8262Dawid Pilarz4https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1380-8190Maria Morawska5https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6247-2812Anna Wolff6https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2399-5020Szymon Gruszka7https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5473-5073Kinga Jarosz8https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0395-9303Provincial Multidisciplinary Center of Oncology and Traumatology named after M. Copernicus in Lodz, Pabianicka Street 62, 93-513 Lodz, PolandMunicipal Public Health Care Facility in Łask, Polna Street 12, 98-100 Łask, PolandnOvum Medical Clinic, Bociania Street 13, 02-807 Warsaw, PolandProvincial Multidisciplinary Center of Oncology and Traumatology named after M. Copernicus in Lodz, Pabianicka Street 62, 93-513 Lodz, PolandProvincial Multidisciplinary Center of Oncology and Traumatology named after M. Copernicus in Lodz, Pabianicka Street 62, 93-513 Lodz, PolandUniversity Clinical Hospital No. 2 Medical University of Lodz, 90-549 Łódź, ul. Żeromskiego 113, PolandBarlicki Memorial Hospital Medical University of Lodz Teaching Hospital No1: Lodz, PL: Kopcińskiego 22, Łódź, PLUniversity Hospital in Cracow, Macieja Jakubowskiego 2, 30-688 Kraków, PolandUniversity Clinical Hospital No. 2 Medical University of Lodz, 90-549 Łódź, ul. Żeromskiego 113, Poland Introduction and objective Sight is one of the most important human senses, which enables proper coordination of the entire body. Short-sightedness is increasingly being called the “scourge” of our time. Prognosis in early 2024 predict that people with myopia problems may represent as much as 35% of humanity. In the research, we want to present the possibilities of treating and preventing short-sightedness, collect those that seem most relevant and effective against the background of today's knowledge. Abbreviated description of the state of knowledge Short-sightedness (myopia) is a visual defect in which light rays do not focus properly on the retina, but in front of it. Among the methods of treating and slowing down the progression of myopia, we can identify environmental, pharmacological, optical and surgical methods. Intracular lenses and soft contact lenses are the most frequently used forms of correction. However, at high values of the defect, they may not be effective enough. The choice in such situation is hard contact lenses, which are not always well tolerated by patients. Among the methods confirmed by numerous studies of slowing the progression of myopia still include atropine and orthocorrection. More innovative techniques include DIMS lenses, HAL and red light therapy. However, they require more research to confirm their long-term effectiveness and safety. Summary In recent years, myopia has become a worldwide problem. Promising results are provided by recent studies on HAL spectacle lenses, DIMS, MiSight contact lenses and RLRL. Thanks to the large number of treatment methods, the doctor can adjust the treatment that seems to be best for the patient. The development of current therapies, as well as an appropriate lifestyle, are important aspects for the treatment of myopia. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/57683myopiaenvironmenttreatmentatropinecontact lenseshealth education |
| spellingShingle | Marcelina Szewczyk Julia Ufnal Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska Dominika Lewandowska Klaudia Kożuchowska Dawid Pilarz Maria Morawska Anna Wolff Szymon Gruszka Kinga Jarosz Myopia as a problem of the modern world. Methods of treatment and prevention Journal of Education, Health and Sport myopia environment treatment atropine contact lenses health education |
| title | Myopia as a problem of the modern world. Methods of treatment and prevention |
| title_full | Myopia as a problem of the modern world. Methods of treatment and prevention |
| title_fullStr | Myopia as a problem of the modern world. Methods of treatment and prevention |
| title_full_unstemmed | Myopia as a problem of the modern world. Methods of treatment and prevention |
| title_short | Myopia as a problem of the modern world. Methods of treatment and prevention |
| title_sort | myopia as a problem of the modern world methods of treatment and prevention |
| topic | myopia environment treatment atropine contact lenses health education |
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