Article
Ophthalmology
Bariah Mohd-Ali, Yu Chen Low, Mizhanim Mohamad Shahimin, Norlaili Arif, Hamzaini Abdul-Hamid, Wan Haslina Wan Abdul-Halim, Norhani Mohidin
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of wearing Orthokeratology (ortho-K) lenses on the quality of life of myopic children in Kuala Lumpur. The results showed that myopic children wearing ortho-K lenses had higher vision-related quality of life scores compared to those wearing single-vision spectacles (SVSs).
CONTACT LENS & ANTERIOR EYE
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Yongmei Yang, Jun Jiang, Yiran Lin, Yiyi Peng
Summary: This study examined the HRQoL of children with myopia using orthokeratology, peripheral lenslet designed (PLD), and single-vision spectacles. The results showed that the PLD spectacle wearers had significantly higher HRQoL scores compared to those wearing OK and SV spectacles. Improved eyesight and reduced eye pain/discomfort from myopia correction were associated with higher HRQoL scores.
CONTACT LENS & ANTERIOR EYE
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Ding Han, Ziyu Zhang, Bei Du, Lin Liu, Meinan He, Zhuzhu Liu, Ruihua Wei
Summary: This study aimed to compare the vision-related quality of life (VRQoL) between Chinese children using Defocus Incorporated Soft Contact (DISC) lenses and single-vision spectacles. The study found that DISC lens wear significantly improved VRQoL in children, especially in the areas of appearance, peer perception, and activities, when compared to single-vision spectacles.
CONTACT LENS & ANTERIOR EYE
(2023)
Review
Ophthalmology
Michael J. Lipson, Brittany Boland, Colm McAlinden
Summary: Myopia has become a global public health concern, with increasing prevalence, onset at an earlier age, and progression to a higher degree. The progression of myopia is strongly associated with axial length elongation. Numerous interventions have been studied to slow axial elongation and correct vision in children. Research has also focused on the impact of these interventions on quality of vision and vision-related quality of life. In contrast, studies have highlighted the risks of myopia, high myopia, and increased axial length. This review discusses the assessment of vision-related quality of life in determining the most effective interventions for managing myopia progression. Validated instruments are used to assess patient-reported outcomes, and factors that may impact vision-related quality of life are considered in the decision-making process.
CONTACT LENS & ANTERIOR EYE
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Jingjing Hou, Ningna Zhang, Xueyan Li, Zijun Wang, Jing Wang
Summary: The prevalence of myopia among adolescents is increasing annually. Long-term orthokeratology (OK) treatment may have detrimental effects on tear film in children and adolescents, with these changes masked by spectacle wearing.
OPHTHALMOLOGY AND THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hamzeh Al Zabadi, Mohammad Shehadeh, Lubna Amro, Nadeen Ghattass, Ibrahim Taha
Summary: The present study aimed to evaluate the quality of life of keratoconus patients residing in Nablus city, Palestine, and investigated the correlation between Pentacam topographic indices and the quality of life of these patients. Keratoconus patients showed a significantly decreased quality of life related to vision, with impairments in physical, emotional, and social aspects. Understanding the concerns of keratoconus patients about their future is crucial for public health, as addressing their specific needs can enhance their long-term well-being and quality of life.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Pediatrics
Zhengyang Tao, Jiao Wang, Minjuan Zhu, Zhihong Lin, Jun Zhao, Yu Tang, Hongwei Deng
Summary: Orthokeratology is an effective method of myopia control, but its impact on the ocular surface and tears is still unclear, and there are challenges in obtaining convincing conclusions and higher levels of evidence in current research.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Antonio Queiros, Pauline Beaujeux, Louisette Bloise, Aurelia Chaume, Jean Philippe Colliot, Dominique Plaisant Proust, Perrine Rossi, Bertrand Tritsch, Dominique Bastien Crinon, Jaume Paune
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of orthokeratology treatment with DRL lenses on myopia progression compared to single vision glasses users. A 2-year retrospective multicenter study was conducted in France to analyze the clinical efficacy of orthokeratology treatment with DRL lenses for myopia correction in children and adolescents. The results showed that after 1 and 2 years of treatment, orthokeratology with DRL lenses had a significant control effect on myopia compared to spectacle wearers.
Article
Ophthalmology
Yo Nakamura, Osamu Hieda, Isao Yokota, Satoshi Teramukai, Chie Sotozono, Shigeru Kinoshita
Summary: The study evaluated factors related to myopia progression in children wearing orthokeratology (OK) lenses or single-vision spectacles (SVS) for 2 years. Results indicated that regardless of OK lens design, myopia progression in school-aged children was suppressed, with a myopia control effect of 0.85 D over the 2-year period. Factors such as correction method, baseline age, and baseline refractive error were found to be related to the progression of myopia.
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siyi Gu, Yiwen Hu, Yinying Zhao, Lulu Chen, Weijie Sun, Pingjun Chang, Dandan Wang, Yune Zhao
Summary: This study evaluated the eye-related quality of life, functional vision, and determinants in children following congenital and developmental cataract surgery. The study found that these children had lower PedEyeQ scores compared to the control group, and nystagmus and strabismus were the main factors affecting functional vision.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Weiwei Lu, Guanxin Song, Yuhan Zhang, Yan Lian, Ke Ma, Qingqing Lu, Yiyu Jin, Yang Zhao, Shuyu Zhang, Fan Lv, Wanqing Jin
Summary: Changes in optical quality and visual function were assessed in children after 3 months of wearing orthokeratology (OK) lenses. The use of OK lenses improved optical quality parameters, but had an opposite effect on the objective scattering index (OSI). Visual function remained largely unchanged. Therefore, close attention should be paid to the deterioration of optical quality and visual function during the initial month of OK treatment.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Samantha Cyrkot, Margaret Marcon, Herbert Brill, Heather Mileski, Jenna Dowhaniuk, Alena Frankish, Matthew W. Carroll, Rabin Persad, Justine M. Turner, Diana R. Mager
Summary: Children with coeliac disease consume fewer foods high in FODMAPs compared to non-coeliac children with gastrointestinal complaints and healthy controls. FODMAP intake is not related to gastrointestinal symptoms in CD children, but is positively associated with child health-related quality of life.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Xinwu Zhang, Ming Zhou, Xiaochen Ma, Hongmei Yi, Haiqing Zhang, Xiuqin Wang, Ling Jin, Kovin Naidoo, Hasan Minto, Haidong Zou, Scott Rozelle, Nathan Congdon, Yue Ma
Summary: The study suggests that providing free spectacles to urban migrant Chinese school children can have a positive impact on improving uncorrected visual acuity.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Masayuki Koga, Hayato Shigetoh, Yoichi Tanaka, Shu Morioka
Summary: This study analyzed the central sensitization inventory (CSI) in pain patients and classified them into subgroups. The results showed that in some subgroups, although the CSI scores were high, the pain intensity varied. This indicates that when evaluating the clinical condition of pain patients, factors other than central sensitization symptoms, such as pain intensity, should also be considered.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Harith Eranga Yapa, Louise Purtell, Shirley Chambers, Ann Bonner
Summary: This study aimed to compare symptoms and health-related quality of life in chronic kidney disease patients and found that as kidney function deteriorated, symptoms worsened and health-related quality of life decreased. Early identification and proactive management by nurses are crucial for reducing symptom burden and improving quality of life in these patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Qi Tan, Alex L. K. Ng, Bonnie N. K. Choy, George P. M. Cheng, Victor C. P. Woo, Pauline Cho
OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS
(2020)
Review
Ophthalmology
Xingyu Wang, Bi Yang, Longqian Liu, Pauline Cho
Summary: The main motivation for parents to choose ortho-k for their children was the rapid progression of myopia, with most learning about ortho-k through word of mouth. The most common symptom during treatment was itchy or sore eyes, usually only initially. Children's willingness to participate is crucial for successful ortho-k treatment, even though their motivation may differ from that of their parents. Ortho-k is widely accepted as an option for myopia control in children.
OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Qi Tan, Alex L. K. Ng, George P. M. Cheng, Victor C. P. Woo, Pauline Cho
Summary: The study found that pupil size measurements using the NIDEK OPD-Scan III were highly repeatable in myopic children, making it suitable for use in this population.
OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Sin Wan Cheung, Maureen Valerie Boost, Pauline Cho
Summary: The study found that using a povidone iodine-based rigid lens disinfecting solution effectively reduced contamination rates of lenses and lens cases and conjunctival colonization. Regardless of the cleaning routine adopted, there were no significant differences observed in conjunctival colonization or contamination of lenses or cases.
CONTACT LENS & ANTERIOR EYE
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Biyue Guo, Pauline Cho, Nathan Efron
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPTOMETRY
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Kin Wan, Hing Tuen Yau, Sin Wan Cheung, Pauline Cho
Summary: This study evaluated thickness changes in different layers of the cornea in myopic children during and after short-term ortho-k lens wear. The results showed significant reductions in CET with higher reduction in eyes wearing ICF lenses, while corneal thickness changes were reversible after discontinuing lens wear.
OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Biyue Guo, Sin Wan Cheung, Randy Kojima, Pauline Cho
Summary: The 1-year results of the VOLTZ Study show that orthokeratology lenses with different back optic zone diameters have a varying effect on myopia control in children. Using lenses with a 5mm BOZD can lead to slower axial elongation, while maintaining similar lens performance and ocular integrity compared to lenses with a 6mm BOZD.
OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Yajing Yang, Sin Wan Cheung, Pauline Cho, Stephen J. Vincent
Summary: The study found that the estimated myopia progression by the BHVI Myopia Calculator was in close agreement with the actual measured values after 1 and 2 years, but caution is advised when interpreting the data as it only fell within the 95% confidence interval for a relatively small percentage of children.
OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Zhi Chen, Jifang Wang, Jun Jiang, Bi Yang, Pauline Cho
Summary: This study investigated the impact of guidelines on the knowledge, attitude, and prescribing habits of ortho-k practitioners. The findings showed that the implementation of the guidelines significantly improved the overall prescribing habits, but some practitioners still need to improve their behavior.
Article
Ophthalmology
Biyue Guo, Huihuan Wu, Sin Wan Cheung, Pauline Cho
Summary: This study compared the treatment zone measurements obtained using manual and software-based methods in orthokeratology subjects. The results showed significant differences between the two methods, suggesting that they cannot be used interchangeably. The study also found significant differences in treatment zone parameters between slow and fast axial elongation subjects, indicating a potential role of the treatment zone in regulating myopia progression in ortho-k.
OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Bi Yang, Longqian Liu, Pauline Cho
Summary: This study investigated the compliance of orthokeratology wearers and their parents with care routines in a hospital setting in Chengdu, China. The results showed that parental supervision and instructions from eye care practitioners were important factors in increasing compliance. Regular reinforcement of care procedures, especially for older and male wearers, is crucial.
OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Biyue Guo, Sin Wan Cheung, Randy Kojima, Pauline Cho
Summary: The purpose of this study was to compare the axial elongation (AE) and treatment zone (TZ) characteristics in children wearing 6 mm or 5 mm orthokeratology lenses over 2 years. The results showed that children wearing 5 mm lenses had a smaller TZ diameter and less AE after 24 months of treatment, with no difference in choroidal thickness changes. In conclusion, using orthokeratology lenses with a smaller back optic zone diameter can slow down axial elongation in children.
OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS
(2023)