Grasp the new progress of myopia prevention and control

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Myopia is a common refractive error. In recent years, research on the pathogenesis and prevention and treatment of myopia has made progress in various aspects. Although outdoor activities, optical measures, and medication therapy still dominate the prevention and control of myopia in children and adolescents, with the deepening of research and changes in lifestyle habits, combination therapy and virtual reality technology have gradually been used to enhance efficacy and assist in treatment. The application of frame glasses, corneal contact lenses, low concentration atropine, red light therapy, combination therapy, and virtual reality technology in the field of myopia prevention and control, as well as the research progress on the pathogenesis of myopia were reviewed in this paper.

Key words: Myopia, Pathogenesis, Myopia control, Spectacle, Combined therapy, Vision reality

Yuheng Qiu, Junhong Li. Grasp the new progress of myopia prevention and control[J]. Chinese Journal of Ophthalmologic Medicine(Electronic Edition), 2026, 16(01): 1-8.

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