There are excellent alternatives:
- Behavioral ModificationsÂ
- Vision therapy for accommodative related dysfunction; and simple behavioral changes to enhance flexibility of focusing.Â
- Relaxation (20-20-20 rule) of the visual systemÂ
- Multifocal soft contact lenses
- Orthokeratology, or CRT (Corneal refractive technologies)
- Low dose atropine (0.01% to 0.05%) dosed at bedtime
- Progressive Anti-fatigue spectacle lenses
- Customized (DIMS) Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments spectacle lenses (not yet available in the US)
- Acupuncture (rarely performed in the US)