EC Ophthalmology

The results of treatment for 120 children (233 eyes) with progressive myopia were analyzed. In the control group, 72 children (137 eyes) underwent scleral buckle surgeries, while in the main group, 48 children (96 eyes) had scleral buckle surgeries and were fitted with orthokeratology lenses one month after the surgery. The average age of the patients was 13.4 ± 2.2 (from 9 to 17) years. Follow-up periods were at 1, 2 and 3 years. The best results on annual gradient of myopia progression decrease were registered after 3 years in the main group judging by the change of the anteroposterior eye size and the refractive index (p = 0.001). The use of scleroplasty and of orthokeratological lenses was the most effective tactic for the treatment of progressive myopia in children.

 Keywords: Myopia; Scleroplasty; Orthokeratological Correction; Annual Gradient of Myopia Progression

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