Orthokeratology to control myopia progression: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the clinical treatment effects of orthokeratology to slow the progression of myopia.

Methods

Several well-designed controlled studies have investigated the effects of orthokeratology in school-aged children. We conducted this meta-analysis to better evaluate the existing evidence. Relevant studies were identified in the Medline and Embase database without language limitations. The main outcomes included axial length and vitreous chamber depth reported as the mean ± standard deviation. The results were pooled and assessed with a fixed-effects model analysis. Subgroup analyses were performed according to geographical location and study design.

Results

Of the seven eligible studies, all reported axial length changes after 2 years, while two studies

SUBMITTER: Sun Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4391793 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature