Navigating the myopia journey

Offering myopia control is now the globally accepted standard of care when seeing a school age child with myopia.¹ To ensure the form of myopia control prescribed is the most suitable option requires ongoing consideration of not only the clinical aspects of the individual child, but also the current vision correction needs of the child in their everyday life at home, school and their extra-curricular activities.

Overall, because the eye care professional (ECP) is dealing with a child (who may be undergoing rapid refractive change) with their parent or guardian as the key stakeholder, it is a multi-faceted situation, and thoughtful communication and management is vital. This article reviews the main aspects to consider – with a particular emphasis on continuing care beyond the initial myopia diagnosis – when reviewing the child along their myopia journey.