Sclera-fortifying treatment of myopia in children at high risk of its progression
Tarutta, E.P.; Vakhidova, L.T.
Vestnik Oftalmologii 114(6): 29-31
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-465X PMID: 9951382 Document Number: 492865
The paper deals with progress of myopia during active growth of children. The strategy of treatment is developed and efficacy of surgical fortification of the sclera in children with an unfavorable course of myopia (early acquired myopia, rapid progress of the condition) is assessed. The proposed method stabilizes myopia for 3 years sclera fortification carried out in several stages in the patients with the most grave condition. Practical recommendations are offered concerning a certain order of exposures and indications for them.