Halting the Myopia Tsunami: Why Starting Early Matters
Available from: 5/12/2025 (AEDT)
Where to publish: www.mieducation.com
Provider: Mivision
Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] nikki@mivision.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616
Activity Outline
Myopia management has come a long way in a very short time. We have a better understanding about the risk factors for myopia onset and progression, especially the role of outdoor time and near work. There is now a bigger range of optical interventions (incredible that we started with just orthokeratology (OK)), the application of low dose atropine, and, of course, the increased popularity of combination treatment. Even so, many questions remain unanswered, including being able to predict accurately who will develop myopia (and when) and how to best customise the current treatment options to improve long-term outcomes. This article will explore the current understanding of myopia risk factors that are clinically relevant.
Learning Objectives
- Realise the need to adopt the globally agreed myopia standard of care
- Understand the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for onset of myopia
- Be aware of screening tools for pre-myopia and myopia
- Be aware of existing and emerging myopia management techniques
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.25
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Halting the Myopia Tsunami: Why Starting Early Matters |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| No |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.75 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.25 |