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Emerging technologies are transforming eye care by providing innovative approaches to address the global challenge of myopia progression. Despite advancements in myopia control strategies, a comprehensive evaluation of the global landscape of emerging technologies remains an urgent priority.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The article search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, PsycInfo, Web of science and Google Scholar databases. Titles, abstracts, and full texts were screened for inclusion independently by all authors, with discrepancies resolved through discussion. The findings are reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta\u2010analysis (PRISMA) extension for Scoping Reviews checklist.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 28 articles were included in this scoping review. The majority of the included were randomized clinical trials (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200910, 35.7%), with most conducted in China (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200910, 35.7%). The study populations predominantly consisted of individuals less than 17 years of age. Several studies reported that Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) spectacle lenses demonstrated outshining efficacy in controlling axial length growth and reducing myopia progression compared to alternative interventions.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This scoping review identifies emerging technologies show potential in managing myopia progression, further research is needed to determine their long\u2010term safety profiles, optimize treatment protocols, and address regional disparities in access to these options.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/hsr2.72461","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,29]],"date-time":"2026-04-29T05:29:02Z","timestamp":1777440542000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Emerging Technologies for the Management and Mitigation of Myopia Progression: A Scoping Review"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"9","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3881-7502","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Kingsley","family":"Ekemiri","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Optometry &amp; Vision Sciences University of the West Indies St. Augustine St Augustine Trinidad and Tobago"},{"name":"Department of Optometry, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Natal, Durban Durban South Africa"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-8199-0891","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Khathutshelo Percy","family":"Mashige","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Optometry, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Natal, Durban Durban South Africa"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-2028-1711","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Diane B.","family":"van Staden","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Optometry, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Natal, Durban Durban South Africa"},{"name":"Faculty of Health and Social Development University of British Columbia, Okanagan Kelowna British Columbia Canada"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Katie","family":"Connolly","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Myopia Management Clinic, Atwater Eye Care Center Bloomington Indiana USA"},{"name":"School of Optometry Indiana University Bloomington Indiana USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Okechi Ulumma","family":"Amaechi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Optometry Abia State University Uturu Nigeria"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6871-2344","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Esther","family":"Daniel","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences Mental Health Unit Tunapuna Trinidad and Tobago"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-4200-4216","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Tiwabwork","family":"Tekalign","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Nursing Arba Minch University College of Health Sciences and medicine Arbaminch Ethiopia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,28]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_13_2_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.ophtha.2016.01.006"},{"key":"e_1_2_13_3_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.ajo.2013.08.010"},{"key":"e_1_2_13_4_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/S0140-6736(12)60272-4"},{"key":"e_1_2_13_5_1","article-title":"Interventions to Slow Progression of Myopia in Children","volume":"1","author":"Walline J. 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