Background/Objectives: Myopia is a growing global problem. Current preventative treatments are inadequate, and myopia control spectacles intentionally degrade peripheral optical quality over large retinal areas. Variable results have been related to near-peripheral retinal refractive variability and chromatic refractive spread. A narrow paracentral band of collimating apertures created by annuli with plus-add surrounding appropriately small distance-correcting areas is proposed to decrease defocus and dynamic accommodation cues at the most responsive retinal area for controlling axial elongation while optimizing peripheral vision. Methods: Axial lengths (AL), with the contralateral myopic eye serving as the control, were measured in a child with masking after distance and near viewing with a stick-on placed coaxially on a single-vision (SV) spectacle lens during the AL diurnal cycle's ascending phase only during the experimental sessions at myopia onset and two years later in a case study. The stick-on consisted of a 3.5 mm-wide annular +3D lens containing collimating apertures created by surrounding 1.5 mm-wide circular openings within the stick-on with plus power over the SV minus lens. Results: There was no elongation during near viewing in the child's eye with the stick-on, while the contralateral control eye without the stick-on elongated. The expected increase in elongation during distance viewing during the child's AL diurnal cycle's ascending phase was reduced at age 8 and again at age 10 in the eye with the stick-on compared to the eye without the stick-on. Adaptation was immediate. Central and peripheral visual acuities were no different with or without the stick-on. Conclusions: This proof-of-concept study in a single child at myopia onset and two years later during myopia progression suggests the potential of this novel strategy for reducing short-term axial elongation during distance and near viewing. Stick-ons, clip-ons, electronic and non-electronic spectacles and contact lenses combining near-peripheral collimation with near-peripheral myopic defocus treatment at the narrow near-peripheral retinal area should be further explored for controlling myopia without reduction of peripheral vision.

Myopia has emerged as a major global public health challenge, with the prevalence of myopia among children increasing exponentially over the past two decades. Emerging evidence, however, indicates that delaying the onset of myopia through early intervention during the premyopic stage may be more impactful than attempting to control myopic progression after onset. Central to this prevention strategy is the concept of the hyperopic reserve, the physiological hyperopia present in early childhood that functions as a protective buffer against the development of myopia. This narrative review examines the definition and clinical significance of hyperopic reserve in identifying children at risk for myopia (premyopia), as well as evidence-based intervention strategies aimed at preserving this reserve. The recommended safety threshold for hyperopic reserve is +1.00 D before age 12 years. Recommended strategies include behavioral interventions, such as increasing outdoor time and implementing regular breaks during near work. Long-term monitoring and regular follow-up are crucial for identifying high-risk groups associated with factors such as insufficient outdoor time, prolonged near work (including screen time and cram school attendance), parental myopia, younger age with lower baseline hyperopia reserve, rapid myopia shift >0.5 D/year, and rapid axial length elongation >0.2 mm/year. Pharmacological or optical therapies may be considered for high-risk children. By understanding and maintaining hyperopic reserve during the critical premyopic stage, eye care practitioners can shift the clinical paradigm from myopia control to myopia prevention, thereby potentially reducing both the incidence and severity of myopia in future generations.

Refractive lens exchange (RLE) has become an effective option for the correction of ametropia and presbyopia in patients over 50 years of age. Unlike conventional cataract surgery, this procedure requires more comprehensive preoperative counseling, as patients often have high expectations. However, it is essential to emphasize that simultaneous vision intraocular lenses and other alternatives provide functional vision, though not perfect. The success of RLE largely depends on the surgeon's ability to select the most appropriate intraocular lens, considering its optical design, the management of higher-order aberrations, and the minimization of residual astigmatism. It is also crucial to anticipate and, when necessary, correct residual refractive error. Candidate selection should be based on both the patient's visual needs and anatomical and biological factors, including age, axial length, the vitreoretinal interface, and the risk of glaucoma in hyperopic patients. Primary indications include high hyperopia, myopia in patients who are not candidates for corneal refractive surgery or phakic intraocular lenses, significant corneal astigmatism, and presbyopia. In high myopia, the risk of retinal detachment is increased, whereas in high hyperopia, patient satisfaction is generally high when indications are appropriate. By contrast, the risk of dissatisfaction in emmetropic presbyopic patients is higher, making this indication controversial. In conclusion, RLE requires careful patient selection, appropriate intraocular lens choice, and effective expectation management to optimize visual outcomes.