Comparing Myopia Treatments in Youth: Defocus Spectacles, Glasses, and Ortho-K
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The research project titled "A Comparative Study on the Clinical Efficacy, Quality of Life, and Cost of Use of Peripheral Defocus Spectacles, Frame Glasses, and Orthokeratology Lenses in Myopic Children and Adolescents" aims to evaluate different non-surgical myopia correction methods in children. It focuses on assessing the impact of peripheral defocus spectacles, frame glasses, and orthokeratology lenses on the quality of life, clinical effectiveness, and costs associated with each method. The study is a prospective cohort study involving 90 children aged 8-17 years with myopia ranging from -1.00D to -6.00D. It aims to compare the psychological, social, and educational aspects of these correction methods, alongside their costs and clinical outcomes over a period of one year.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 7-17 years. * Myopia between -1.00D and -6.00D; astigmatism \<±1.5D; best corrected visual acuity ≥1.0. * First-time spectacle wearers who use a single correction method and meet the indications for it (any one of orthokeratology lenses, single-vision frame glasses, or myopia control frame glasses) * Willing to participate in the entire research process and complete all the examinations, questionnaires and cost records as required. * Be able to maintain contact throughout the research period, such as having a fixed address and contact information. Exclusion Criteria: * History of strabismus, amblyopia, refractive disparity or retinal diseases * Previous history of eye surgery * Severe psychological disorders or behavioral problems * History of allergy to contact lenses or contact lens care solutions