In Focus: Collaboration needed to meet myopia challenge

A new report has highlighted the increasing severity and prevalence of myopia in children in order to raise awareness among non-ophthalmic healthcare providers.

Published by Global Business Media with support from CooperVision, Advancing the Treatment of Myopia in Children noted the need for collaboration among healthcare professionals when treating myopic patients.

Elizabeth Lumb, head of professional services for MiSight 1 day at CooperVision, said: ‘Addressing the problem of myopia progression requires collaboration across the healthcare spectrum, with physicians, nurses and other care providers working alongside optometrists and ophthalmologists.

‘As a global research, clinical and education leader on the topic, it’s our privilege to gather several experts to succinctly frame the issue, highlight the science and review intervention options. Our hope is this special report is one more step toward establishing myopia management as standard of care by eye care professionals for the millions of children who are affected.’