Summary of Return of the Myope #MyopiaControl #MyopiaPandemic #Myopia #MyopiaManagement | OOLS | Katie Harrop
The video features Katie Harrop, an experienced optometrist, discussing myopia control strategies. She highlights the landscape of myopia management, including the use of spectacles and contact lenses. Key points discussed include:
- The importance of myopia control interventions in reducing progression
- The need for optometrists to incorporate myopia management into their practice
- The significance of lifestyle advice, such as spending time outside and reducing device usage
- Different myopia control interventions available, including spectacle lenses and contact lenses
- The impact of adherence to wearing times on the efficacy of myopia control
- Considerations for managing cases where progression is not as expected
Resources and Recommendations
The video also delves into resources available for professionals managing myopia in children, including interactive tools and websites. The importance of understanding when myopia stabilizes in patients is highlighted, with data showing that progression can continue beyond 15 years old. case scenarios are presented to discuss when to consider exiting myopia management for patients, with recommendations including:
- Managing expectations
- Checking progression
- Exploring reasons for unexpected progression
- Having good conversations with families
Additional Points
The importance of monitoring patients with antimetropia and considering combination therapies is emphasized. The presenter encourages early intervention and regular eye exams for children to address myopia, and variations in myopia progression based on seasons and climates are touched upon. Additionally, the importance of patient education and reliable sources of information is highlighted throughout the discussion.
Notable Quotes
— 29:38 — « We don't have the evidence for that"], [" »
— 58:03 — « I'm hoping that that gives us an opportunity for some Q&A thank you for listening so far thank you thank you KY for that wonderful and comprehensive presentation. »
— 58:10 — « I think also thank you for sharing all the resources, I mean that's really useful for everybody on this call whether it be students or clinicians to go back and make the most out of these available clinical tools. »
— 60:47 — « An ongoing challenge is knowing that patients and their parents can only absorb a certain amount of information while they're with you. »
— 62:40 — « Watching and waiting is probably not a good idea. I think in this situation we might actually want to watch and wait and just see what happens with both eyes over the next six to 12 months. »
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement