Dual Therapy for Myopia Control

Randomized trial shows combining atropine with DIMS lenses significantly reduces axial elongation in children

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The ASPECT trial indicates that combining low-dose atropine with DIMS lenses enhances myopia control compared to atropine alone.
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At 12 months, axial elongation was significantly lower in the combination therapy group (0.07 mm) compared to the atropine-only group (0.18 mm).
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Nearly 40% of children receiving combination therapy showed no axial elongation, compared to 12% in the control group.
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The study suggests that achieving near-physiological axial growth could reduce the lifetime risk of myopia-related complications.
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Tolerability of the combination therapy was good, although adherence to the regimen remains a challenge for patients.

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