Repeated low-level red light (RLRL) therapy is a light based non-invasive treatment that is a promising new approach to slowing the progression of myopia.
Repeated Low Level Red Light Therapy: How Does It Work?
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An effective non-invasive home based myopia control treatment recommended for rapidly progressing myopia, high myopia, and where the response to conventional treatments is inadequate.
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Home based with 3 minute sessions twice a day, 5 days a week, with at least four hours between sessions. The device is worn like a pair of glasses.
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Repeated low-level red light (RLRL) therapy delivers low-level red light to the back of the eye, stimulating blood flow at the back of the eye and thickening the outer layer of the eye (the choroid). Recent studies have indicated a change in curvature of the back of the eye mediated by the sclera.
The Clinical Data for Repeated Low Level Red Light Therapy for Myopia Control
- Clinical results show a 70-85% reduction in myopia progression with compliant use.
- Red light therapy has been found to not only slow the elongation of the eye but also to shorten the eye in around 20% of patients, which can result in the patient’s prescription changing back to a lower level, especially in children with high myopia of -5.00 and above.
- Clinical studies of RLRL so far have shown results that are comparable to, or even superior to, clinical results for conventional myopia control treatments such as orthokeratology, contact lenses or atropine.
- It is backed by over 40 clinical studies, including 2 year clinical trial results showing myopia control efficacy.
- In children with normal vision, it has been shown to reduce the risk of developing myopia by up to 54%.
Is Red Light Therapy the Best Choice for Your Child?
RLRL is recommended for myopia control with faster progressing myopia,
higher myopia, and for patients with an inadequate response
Still progressing in myopia control glasses or contacts
RLRL is a great fit for children already using myopia control glasses or contact lenses who are continuing to progress and need extra help.
Difficult to wear contacts or use eye drops
RLRL is a great fit for children who find it difficult to wear contact lenses or use eye drops.
Higher or faster changing prescriptions
RLRL is a great fit for children with higher or faster-changing prescriptions who need additional treatment.
Red Light Therapy with Other Myopia Control Treatments
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RL can be used alone, or in combination with other treatments such as myopia control glasses (eg MiYOSMART), soft contact lenses (eg MiSight 1 day) or orthokeratology lenses if your child continues to show myopia progression.
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There are stronger therapeutic effects with dual therapy than stand alone Ortho-K, Miyosmart glasses or MiSight contact lenses
