5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  A study measured how red and violet light penetrates ocular tissues using freshly enucleated porcine eyes.

• 2

  Red light demonstrated greater transmission than violet light across various ocular structures, including the cornea and retina.

• 3

  Less than 1% of incident light reached the sclera, challenging the assumption that it is the primary therapeutic target.

• 4

  The study suggests that retinal and choroidal pathways may play a more significant role in light-based myopia therapies.

• 5

  Red LEDs showed comparable transmission to red lasers, indicating they may be a safer alternative for myopia treatment.