Objective evaluation of the effect of posterior scleral reinforcement surgery on the prevention and control of high myopia
10.3760/cma.j.cn511434-20230609-00256
- VernacularTitle:正确评价后巩膜加固手术对高度近视的防控作用
- Author:
Shibo TANG
1
;
Ying XIAO
Author Information
1. 暨南大学附属广州爱尔眼科医院, 广州 510632
- Keywords:
Myopia, degenerative;
Posterior scleral reinforcement;
Prevention and control;
Editorial
- From:
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases
2023;39(8):626-633
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Due to the high incidence and the earlier onset age, high myopia has become an important public health problem in China. Posterior scleral reinforcement surgery has been developed for over 60 years in order to control the rapid progression and complications of high myopia. By suturing a certain size of material on the surface of the posterior eyeball, thickness and elasticity modulus of the local sclera significantly increase. As the result, the rapid growth of the axial length and the chorioretinopathy could be alleviated. At present, controversies about its clinical efficacy and safety still exist, so posterior scleral reinforcement surgery has not been widely carried out all over the world. An in-depth analysis of the mechanism, surgical manipulations and materials, the clinical application status of posterior scleral reinforcement surgery on control of high myopia can provide a basis for further standardized application of this surgery
