Defocus spectacle lenses cut myopia progression in children
Modern Methods for Preventing the Progression of Myopia in Children.
Zofia Pniakowska … Piotr Jurowski
Journal of clinical medicine · 2026
Background
The progression of myopia in the pediatric population is currently highly prevalent.
Purpose
The aim of the study is to review the literature and summarize contemporary methods for preventing the progression of myopia in children.
50-67%
Results
50-67%
reduced how fast children's nearsightedness worsened, compared to regular lenses
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Thus, there is a need to look for new, effective methods that might suppress this pathological process.
It not only affects visual comfort but also increases the risk of developing further ocular complications.
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The review is based on publications available on PubMed from the past 17 years, supplemented by the current literature on advanced digital technologies in ophthalmology.
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Conclusion
Although there is a broad spectrum of therapeutic strategies, it is essential to develop novel approaches to myopia prevention in children to improve their quality of life from childhood into adulthood.