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ArticleHealth science reports2026

Emerging Technologies for the Management and Mitigation of Myopia Progression: A Scoping Review.

Kingsley Ekemiri, Khathutshelo Percy Mashige, Diane B van Staden, Katie Connolly, Okechi Ulumma Amaechi, Esther Daniel, Tiwabwork Tekalign

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7 authors.

Kingsley EkemiriDepartment of Optometry & Vision Sciences University of the West Indies St. Augustine St Augustine Trinidad and Tobago.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3881-7502
Khathutshelo Percy MashigeDepartment of Optometry, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Natal, Durban Durban South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8199-0891
Diane B van StadenDepartment of Optometry, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Natal, Durban Durban South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2028-1711
Katie ConnollyMyopia Management Clinic, Atwater Eye Care Center Bloomington Indiana USA.
Okechi Ulumma AmaechiDepartment of Optometry Abia State University Uturu Nigeria.
Esther DanielSchool of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences Mental Health Unit Tunapuna Trinidad and Tobago.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6871-2344
Tiwabwork TekalignSchool of Nursing Arba Minch University College of Health Sciences and medicine Arbaminch Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4200-4216

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Aims: Currently, myopia affects approximately 1,406 million individuals, representing 22.9% of the global population. Emerging technologies are transforming eye care by providing innovative approaches to address the global challenge of myopia progression. Despite advancements in myopia control strategies, a comprehensive evaluation of the global landscape of emerging technologies remains an urgent priority. Methods: The article search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, PsycInfo, Web of science and Google Scholar databases. Titles, abstracts, and full texts were screened for inclusion independently by all authors, with discrepancies resolved through discussion. The findings are reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) extension for Scoping Reviews checklist. Results: A total of 28 articles were included in this scoping review. The majority of the included were randomized clinical trials ( Conclusion: This scoping review identifies emerging technologies show potential in managing myopia progression, further research is needed to determine their long-term safety profiles, optimize treatment protocols, and address regional disparities in access to these options.

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DMISemerging technologyMyopiascoping review

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