DIMS Wear Linked to Slower Axial Growth
Nearly 10 years of observational follow-up suggested sustained axial-length slowing, although refractive findings were less consistent and comparisons relied on statistical modeling.
By
Andrea Surnit
July 8, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: DIMS Wear Linked to Slower Axial Growth
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Myopia Control Key Mechanisms Long-term wear of DIMS lenses associated with slower axial elongation. Target Population Young adults previously treated with DIMS lenses, originally aged 8 to 13 years. Care Setting Ophthalmology clinical practice
Key Highlights
DIMS lens wear resulted in a 65% reduction in cumulative axial elongation compared to single-vision lenses. The axial-length effect was more pronounced before age 18. Spherical equivalent refraction progression showed no statistically significant treatment effect. Long-term follow-up included a mean duration of 9.4 years. Study limitations include observational design and potential survivor bias. Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Monitor axial length and spherical equivalent refraction in myopic patients. Management
Consider continuous prescription of DIMS lenses for myopia control through late adolescence. Monitoring & Follow-up
Evaluate treatment success using cumulative metrics rather than visit-to-visit changes. Risks
Potential survivor bias due to participant retention and attrition. Patient & Prescribing Data
Participants aged 8 to 13 years with myopia and no prior myopia-control interventions.
DIMS lenses may provide durable myopia control, especially in younger patients.
Clinical Best Practices
Utilize linear mixed-effects models for assessing long-term treatment effects. Be cautious of the low signal-to-noise ratio in autorefraction measurements. Related Resources & Content
