There are already recent advances and modalities of treatment in medicine. However, the most recent advances in ophthalmology are: 1. Special type of contact lenses called as orthokeratology are used as: Modality of medical treatment of myopia in children of 6 to 10 years of age.
When used during night they cause corneal reshaping and thus correct the moderate myopia for 1 or 2 days called as orthokeratology They are also supposed to arrest the progress of myopia by 40 percent It is helpful for children who go for sports Also helpful in astigmatism presbyopia and hyperopia 2. Smartphone portable fundus camera 3. Smart contact lenses used in diabetic patients to monitor blood sugar from tears Share your opinions.
