Author: Joel Harrison
Posted: 25 June 2010 18:52
A recently published study, whose findings were presented at an annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, suggests that a new type of contact lenses may reduce the progress of myopia. The key aspect is that the lenses fully correct the central vision while simultaneously decreasing the relative peripheral hyperopia.
100 Chinese children aged 7-14 participated in the study and were given the modified contact lenses. After the 6-month period of the study, the participants exhibited 54% lower progression of myopia in comparison with the children from the control group.
Though the results are only preliminary, and researches agree that a long-term study is necessary before drawing final conclusions and starting mass production of the new lenses, the data look promising and we may expect a new generation of contact lenses that will effectively slow down the progress of myopia.
It is still unsure, but there seem to be no contraindications for using the technology in both daily contact lenses and monthly contact lenses.
