Prevention of Myopia in Adolescents

Author: Xu Guangdi
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Based on the fundamental theories of ophthalmology and optometry, this book comprehensively and systematically summarizes the prevention and treatment of myopia in adolescents. It elaborates in detail on the causes of myopia, treatment strategies, and outcome evaluation, and reviews various methods for myopia prevention and control. Special attention is given to recommending several "eye-friendly and effective" methods such as binocular fusion therapy and low-degree convex lens methods, based on the theory of visual triad movement. The author has long been dedicated to myopia prevention and treatment and served as the head of the National Guidance Group for Myopia Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Education. This book not only summarizes the author's personal experience but also provides a systematic introduction to China's recent efforts in myopia prevention and control.