Myopia – Medxy AI

Global Axial Length Centile Charts: A New Reference for Myopia Management in Children and Adolescents

By MedXY 08/06/2026

New region- and sex-specific axial length centile charts provide vital reference values for myopia monitoring and management in children, highlighting regional differences and supporting targeted interventions against rising myopia rates.

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Enhancing Glaucoma Diagnosis in Myopia: Validating OCT-Based Prespecified Rules for Optic Neuropathy Detection

By MedXY 07/05/2026

This multicenter study validates prespecified OCT diagnostic rules demonstrating high accuracy in detecting glaucomatous optic neuropathy in nonpathologic myopic eyes, offering improved clinical decision support across diverse populations.

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Association of Deep Optic Nerve Head Structural Remodeling with Choroidal Microvasculature Dropout in Glaucoma with and without Myopia

By MedXY 04/21/2026

Study reveals significant links between optic nerve head structural changes and choroidal microvascular dropout in glaucomatous eyes, particularly in myopia. Deep structural parameters like neural canal geometry strongly correlate with microvascular damage severity.

$LISA MRS Formula Outperforms Existing Standards for IOL Calculation in Post-Refractive Surgery Patients, Especially in High Myopia$

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LISA MRS Formula Outperforms Existing Standards for IOL Calculation in Post-Refractive Surgery Patients, Especially in High Myopia

By MedXY 03/19/2026

A new IOL power calculation formula, LISA MRS, demonstrates superior accuracy for cataract patients with prior myopic refractive surgery, significantly outperforming existing formulas in eyes with axial lengths of 28 mm or greater by utilizing posterior corneal radius data.

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Understanding the FDA’s Rejection of SYD-101: Navigating the Challenges in Pediatric Myopia Treatment

By MedXY 11/04/2025

The FDA has rejected Sydnexis's low-dose atropine eye drop SYD-101 for controlling childhood myopia progression despite promising trial results, highlighting challenges in demonstrating long-term efficacy and clinical significance in new pediatric myopia therapies.

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Screen Time and Young Eyes: Why Early Visual Development Deserves More Attention

By MedXY 07/27/2025

Prolonged electronic screen use in infants and toddlers can impact eye health and development. Here's what science reveals, common myths, and expert-backed recommendations for parents.