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Tarutta E.P.

Helmholtz National Medical Research Center of Eye Diseases

Milash S.V.

Helmholtz National Medical Research Center of Eye Diseases

Markosyan G.A.

Helmholtz National Medical Research Center of Eye Diseases

Tarasova N.A.

Helmholtz National Medical Research Center of Eye Diseases

Choroid and optical defocus

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Tarutta E.P., Milash S.V., Markosyan G.A., Tarasova N.A.

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Journal: Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2020;136(4): 124‑129

DOI: 10.17116/oftalma2020136041124

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CHOROID AND OPTICAL DEFOCUS
CHOROID AND OPTICAL DEFOCUS

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Tarutta EP, Milash SV, Markosyan GA, Tarasova NA. Choroid and optical defocus. Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2020;136(4):124‑129. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/oftalma2020136041124

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Abstract:

The review summarizes experimental and clinical data attesting to the important role the choroid plays in the development of refraction through optically oriented thickness changes and the release of growth factors. Because of its unique anatomical position, the choroid can influence the transmission of a cascade of chemical signals from the retina to the sclera and thereby affect the growth of the eye. Understanding the relationship between the optical defocus and the response of the choroid to it will help uncover the fundamental mechanisms for controlling eye growth and develop new strategies for preventing the progression of myopia.

Keywords:

choroid
optical defocus
atropine
orthokeratology
myopia
development of refraction

Authors:

Tarutta E.P.

Helmholtz National Medical Research Center of Eye Diseases

Milash S.V.

Helmholtz National Medical Research Center of Eye Diseases

Markosyan G.A.

Helmholtz National Medical Research Center of Eye Diseases

Tarasova N.A.

Helmholtz National Medical Research Center of Eye Diseases

Received:

15.06.2018

Accepted:

28.08.2018

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