title: [Comparative analysis of the efficacy of some methods of conservative treatment of accomodation spasms and myopia in children].
abstract: A study was carried out of short- and long-term results in treatment of accommodation spasms and myopia of mild and moderate degrees in children with equipment having different operating mechanism. 171 patients aged 6-15 years were examined (30 persons made up a control group). Electrostimulation, laser stimulation and treatment on "Ambliokor" equipment were used. It was found out that these procedures give a good immediate effect in treatment of accommodation spasm and myopia but 5-6 months later the obtained results deteriorated in 2/3 of children and therefore it is recommended to repeat the treatment in the above period. Using "Ambliokor" equipment provides the best short-term effect. The highest effectiveness of treatment was obtained in combined method comprising all three procedures which made it possible to reduce the rate of myopia progression 2-fold and more compared with the similar index in the control group.
authors.forename: O B
authors.initials: OB
authors.lastname: Chentsova
authors.forename: O A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Shatalov
mesh_terms: D000065:Accommodation, Ocular; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009216:Myopia / Q000628:therapy*; D013035:Spasm / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome