Progress in Myopia Prevention and Control

ISBN-13: 9789819900923 / Angielski

Jia Qu

Opis

This book systematically summaries the new progress of myopia research and the working experience of myopia prevention and control. The author emphasizes the importance to accurately spread the information of myopia prevention and control to everyone. It highlights four effective methods to control the progression of myopia, including wearing orthokeratology lenses, wearing multifocal soft contact lenses, low concentration atropine eye drops and wearing spectacles. This book provides a model and template for doing a good job in the scientific popularization and publicity of myopia prevention and control knowledge.

Spis treści

The significance of myopia prevention and control.- Myopia survey in primary and middle school students.- Enlightenment of million myopia census data on prevention and control.- High myopia requires "high attention".- Popular science popularization of Myopia Prevention and Control Knowledge.- Four new discoveries in myopia research.- Four effective methods to control the progression of myopia in clinical practice.

O autorze

Author Jia Qu is a optometrist and professor at the Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. He is also the Diretor of State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science, China.

Blurb

This book provides a systematic summary of the latest advancements in myopia research, as well as practical experience in myopia prevention and control. The author emphasizes the importance of effectively disseminating information about myopia prevention and control to a wide audience. It highlights four effective strategies to control the progression of myopia, such as orthokeratology lens wear, wearing multifocal soft contact lenses, eye drops with low concentration of atropine, and wearing spectacles. This book aims to promote and popularize the scientific knowledge of myopia prevention and control effectively, providing a model and template for achieving this goal.

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