Myopia Journey – it’s time to rethink Myopia

Myopia management is a hot topic for eye care professionals and parents worldwide. The World Health Organization has recognized it a serious public health issue This presentation will discuss the latest evidence based myopia management recommendations to support practitioners in providing the best patient care using the latest treatments Key topics include the increasing trend of myopia, the new definitions of myopia and its implications in diagnosis, monitoring, and new clinical measures Emphasis will be on who should be treated and for how long.

Clinical Pearls of Myopia Management for Unstoppable Kids

Myopia is not just a simple refractive error, it can cause serious ocular complications. Considered the prevalence and eye health impact of myopia, eye care professionals have a responsibility to inform, educate and discuss with the myopic children and their parents about the consequences of myopia and its management W ith the advent of evidenced based treatment options available that have demonstrated efficacy in controlling myopia progression of children, optometrists should also have their obligation to advise and offer the relevant treatment plans to the myopic children I n this webinar, the speakers will present a series of short clinical cases in their specialty about the management of myopic and pre myopic children Through these case discussions, the speakers will share their observations, experiences and clinical pearls from practical points of view that can be helpful in managing myopia in your optometric practice.