Clinical Scorecard: Mastering Myopia
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Condition | |
| Key Mechanisms | |
| Target Population | Children and teens with myopia, and presbyopic patients, including adults. |
| Care Setting |
Key Highlights
- Only 12% of practitioners utilize multifocal contact lenses of all types.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
- Consider rigid multifocal lenses for patients with irregular corneas or high prescriptions, especially in cases of astigmatism.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Rigid multifocal lenses may offer superior vision quality compared to soft lenses, particularly for patients with astigmatism.
Clinical Best Practices
- Utilize advanced technology for lens fitting.
- Tailor lens designs to individual patient needs.
- Stay updated on the latest developments in multifocal lens technology.
- Educate patients on the benefits and options available for multifocal lenses.
References
- Dumbleton K, Palombi J. Soft multifocal contact lenses: a review.
- Nichols JJ, Fisher D. Contact lenses 2022.
- Michaud L, et al. Clinical evaluation of large diameter rigid-gas permeable versus soft toric contact lenses.
- Winn B, et al. Factors affecting light-adapted pupil size.
- Wolffsohn JS, Davies LN. Presbyopia: Effectiveness of correction strategies.
- Zheleznyak L, et al. Impact of pupil transmission apodization.
- Plainis S, et al. Through-focus performance with multifocal contact lenses.
- Jang HS, Lee KJ. Spherical Aberration Changes in Patients With Early Presbyopia.
- Berntsen DA, et al; BLINK Study Group. Peripheral defocus, pupil size, and axial eye growth.
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