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. 2022 Mar 1;48(3):105-109.
doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000872.

Update on Myopia Control: The US Perspective

Michelle K Rhee  1
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Update on Myopia Control: The US Perspective

Michelle K Rhee. Eye Contact Lens. .

Abstract

Myopia is a global epidemic on the rise, garnering increased attention, particularly in therapeutics and prevention, and the field of myopia control. This study reviews the current management options including contact lenses, spectacles, atropine, and environmental and behavioral modifications. Particular attention is given to the US perspective.

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The authors have no funding or conflicts of interest to disclose.

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