Publications by authors named "E Mallen"
Background/objectives: Perceptions and barriers to myopia management (MM) in childhood have not been fully explored within some countries, including the UK, where there is minimal public health education on myopia.
Methods: The aim of this mixed-methods study was to explore perceptions of myopia and MM interventions using focus groups and a survey to obtain qualitative and quantitative data. Topics included the understanding of myopia, perceptions of MM, considerations when initiating MM, lifestyle risk factors, and barriers to uptake of intervention.
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to create a comprehensive consensus on managing myopia in children and young people across the UK and Ireland through a Delphi method involving 34 expert optometrists and ophthalmologists.
- The panel agreed on 131 statements, emphasizing the need for parental discussions on interventions for myopia developed before age 13, publicly funded options for those at risk, and the consideration of individual hobbies and lifestyles in choosing treatment.
- Future research is essential to better identify at-risk patients, assess the effectiveness of treatments, and adapt management strategies as new evidence arises.
Article Synopsis
- The text summarizes historical climate change trends in New York City (NYC) and discusses new scientific methods for projecting future changes related to sea level rise, temperature, and precipitation across different greenhouse gas emissions scenarios.
- It highlights the challenges posed by "hot models" from the 6th phase of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6) and their implications for climate projections in NYC, as well as the factors contributing to extreme heat events and unequal heat exposure in urban areas.
- The piece identifies critical areas of risk related to extreme weather events and suggests future research opportunities, particularly in understanding the limitations of current models and their spatial resolution concerning urban heat dynamics.
Objective: Many children with progressive myopia are still prescribed single-vision correction. An investigation into UK eyecare practitioners' (ECPs) perceptions of myopia management was carried out to ascertain factors which may be limiting its implementation and uptake within clinical practice.
Methods And Analysis: Online focus groups were held with UK ECPs.
Background: Soft contact lenses have been developed and licensed for reducing myopia progression. These lenses have different designs, such as extended depth of focus (EDOF) and dual focus (DF). In this prospective, double-masked, cross-over study, different lens designs were investigated to see whether these had impact on accommodative microfluctuations and eye movements during reading.
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