Efficacy and impact of vision therapies on the rate of myopia control among youth: a systemic review study

Jamshed Ali; Mohammad Nooruz Zaman; Daud Hasan Siddiqui; Wasif Mahmood

doi:10.18203/2349-3259.ijct20261858

Authors

Jamshed Ali School Of Allied and Healthcare, CT University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Mohammad Nooruz Zaman School Of Allied and Healthcare, CT University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Daud Hasan Siddiqui Dr. Pattnaik's Laser Eye Institute Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, India
Wasif Mahmood Shivom Eye Care DDA Flat Alaknanda, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3259.ijct20261858

Keywords:

Myopia control, Vision therapies, Orthokeratology, , Vision therapy, Binocular vision training, Refractive error, Convergence insufficiency, Orthoptics, strabismus, Atropine therapy

Abstract

The prevalence of myopia has significantly increased among children and young adults, making it a growing global public health concern. Orthokeratology, vision therapy, and binocular vision training are some of the vision therapies that have been suggested as possible interventions for myopia control. To review the current evidence on the role of vision therapies in controlling myopia progression. A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify studies evaluating the effectiveness of vision therapies in myopia control. Studies were included if they reported outcomes on myopia progression, refractive error, or axial length. Refractive error can be decreased and the progression of myopia can be controlled with the help of vision therapies, particularly orthokeratology. These treatments may be viewed as supplementary to conventional myopia correction techniques. To completely comprehend the mechanisms and ideal procedures for vision therapy in the control of myopia, more research is required.

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