Myopia Progression Slowdown

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Low commitment4 steps · 0 supplements · 4 habits

Latest evidence update: 2021-07-01

What this protocol does

Evidence-based habits to slow the progression of nearsightedness, especially in children and young adults. The LAMP trial and others show outdoor light exposure as the primary intervention, supported by reduced near-work strain.

Acute behavioral protocol

This is acute behavioral guidance, not a chronic condition treatment. The steps below have evidence at the component level. The protocol itself isn't tested as a single unit in clinical trials, so there are no pooled outcome numbers to display. Follow the steps and the cited research per component.

Protocol steps

Daily outdoor light for visionhabitCLimited confidence

Throughout the day · 2+ hours

Bright natural light triggers retinal dopamine release, inhibiting axial elongation of the eye

20-20-20 eye rulehabitEInsufficient evidence

Every 20 min of near work · 20 seconds

Reduces sustained accommodative effort linked to myopia progression

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Research behind the components

Aggregated from the supplements and habits in this protocol; not a composite protocol grade · 4 studies referenced

Referenced studies (4)

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