The Clinical Control of Myopia

Myopia is an alarming issue worldwide with an increasing prevalence. The rising prevalence of myopia is putting more people at risk of visual impairment caused by the serious pathologic complications of high myopia. Under the pandemic, face-to-face classes are replaced by online classes. The increased time of using visual display units raises the risk of myopia progression, stressing a lot of parents out. This motivates our team to explore what can be done in the investigation of delaying the myopia progression. Bright light is considered one of the factors related to myopia development but the effect of bright light on myopia control is still uncertain. Therefore, we decided to look into effect of bright light, as well as the combined effect of bright light and myopic defocus, which is an available option for myopia control nowadays, to shed new light on the possible approaches of myopia control.

Ms. CHANG Yuet Mei, Kelly
BSc (Hons) Optometry
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

Domain Expertise:

Optometry

The study revolves around a Bachelor of Science degree in Optometry at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The protagonist, Kelly Chang, is pursuing a career as an optometrist, aiming to provide professional eye care services in the future.

Myopia

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a prevalent issue worldwide, with an increasing prevalence. The research project focuses on myopia control and explores interventions to delay myopia progression.li>

Myopic Defocus

The study investigates the effect of bright light and myopic defocus on choroidal thickness in myopic young adults. Myopic defocus is an available option for myopia control.

Choroidal Thickness

The research project measures choroidal thickness in myopic young adults to understand its variations under different interventions, such as bright light and myopic defocus.

Axial Length

The study also examines axial length changes in myopic young adults as part of the investigation into myopia control methods.

Lifelong Learning Excellence:

Research and Information Literacy

Kelly Chang and her team conducted a research project on myopia control using bright light and myopic defocus. This involved reviewing literature, designing the project protocol, collecting and analyzing data, and investigating possible interventions. Through this experience, Kelly gained valuable research and investigation skills, enhancing her understanding of myopia and its contributing factors.
As a first-time researcher, Kelly faced challenges in managing and analyzing a large amount of data. To overcome this, she learned to use programming languages like R and statistical tools like SPSS. Kelly also discussed with her groupmates to identify appropriate statistical methods, enhancing her data management and analysis skills.

Project Management and Teamwork

During the research project, Kelly highlighted the importance of teamwork and communication. Working with her groupmates allowed them to tackle problems more effectively and find innovative solutions. Collaborating with others not only improved the efficiency of the project but also enhanced Kelly's teamwork and communication abilities.

Learning-to-learn

Kelly emphasized the importance of continuous learning in the field of optometry. She encouraged students to stay motivated, enjoy the process of acquiring new knowledge, and strive to be better versions of themselves. Additionally, Kelly's experience in tackling research challenges and finding solutions through extensive review and cooperation with others reflects her problem-solving skills.

Adaptability and Flexibility

Kelly advised students to participate in extracurricular activities and overseas exchange programs to enrich their university life. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, she encouraged students not to miss out on opportunities and be adaptable to engaging in online events and activities.

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