On the Frontline: Communicating myopia management

In the last article, we looked at communication and how facial characteristics of younger children differ from adults. 

In this article, we will look at the topic of slowing down progressing myopia in children. Considering the amount of coverage of this topic, most optical assistants (OAs) will have heard of myopia management. The aim of this article is to improve confidence when talking about myopia to patients, parents and carers. 

By 2050, it is expected that 50% of the world’s population will be myopic and in Western Europe, the rate is predicted to be 56%. This figure highlights that more children are becoming short-sighted; some people may think that is not a problem as we can provide spectacles and contact lenses to correct their vision.