WSPOS Myopia Consensus Statement 2023 (2023) by World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus PDF

Description

Myopia (commonly termed nearsightedness or shortsightedness) has increased in prevalence around the world. In addition to genetic factors, there now exists evidence of numerous environmental factors that contribute to myopia development. It is well-known that the common forms of childhood myopia are due to axial elongation (i.e., a longer eyeball). As a result of renewed research activity on myopia, it is clear that some forms of early intervention slow the axial elongation process and thus the potential amount of myopia. In a small percentage of myopes, the elongation process becomes “pathologic” and is associated with an increased risk of cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment, strabismus (heavy eye syndrome) and myopic maculopathy1 . Additionally, functional deficits when myopia is uncorrected along with impacted career choices can occur. It is not clear at this time if the new interventions can prevent or reduce these complications, although, there are sound hypothetical reasons to believe they do. In this Consensus Statement all the interventions we have described are based on studies that have shown statistical and clinical significance

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