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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.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • July 8, 2026

  • 5 min

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    Long-term wear of DIMS lenses was linked to slower axial elongation in young adults compared to single-vision lenses.

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    The study followed 60 participants for a mean of 9.4 years, starting from a mean age of 10.5 years.

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    Cumulative axial elongation was estimated at 0.44 mm with DIMS wear versus 1.27 mm with single-vision wear.

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    The study found no statistically significant effect of DIMS wear on spherical equivalent refraction progression.

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    Limitations included the observational nature of the study and potential survivor bias affecting results.

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DIMS Wear Linked to Slower Axial Growth

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • July 8, 2026

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