Let The Light In
New study examines how much light from light-based myopia therapies actually reaches the intended ocular tissues
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A study measured how red and violet light penetrates ocular tissues using freshly enucleated porcine eyes.
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Red light demonstrated greater transmission than violet light across various ocular structures, including the cornea and retina.
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Less than 1% of incident light reached the sclera, challenging the assumption that it is the primary therapeutic target.
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The study suggests that retinal and choroidal pathways may play a more significant role in light-based myopia therapies.
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Red LEDs showed comparable transmission to red lasers, indicating they may be a safer alternative for myopia treatment.
