Treatment and prevention of myopia are limited by a lack of understanding of its underlying mechanisms. However, a recent animal study has uncovered key signaling pathways that may be responsible for the retinal responses to defocus and are therefore potential therapeutic targets.
Reducing the medication burden on patients is important for compliance and overall quality of life, and helps to strengthen doctor–patient relationships. Use of the Prokera cryo-preserved amniotic membrane, in conjunction with new imaging technologies, can reduce dry eye symptoms for five to seven months.
