Myopic Management

Dangers of Nearsightedness

1. Increased Risk of Eye Diseases:

• Retinal Detachment: High myopia stretches the retina, making it thinner and more prone to tears or detachment.

• Myopic Maculopathy: Progressive damage to the retina can lead to vision loss.

• Glaucoma: The elongated shape of a myopic eye can increase intraocular pressure and risk of optic nerve damage.

• Cataracts: Myopia has been associated with a higher likelihood of early cataract development.
  
  

2. Quality of Life Impacts:

• Dependency on corrective lenses can limit daily activities, particularly for children and young adults.

• Untreated or progressive myopia can lead to severe visual impairment.
  
  

3. Progression Risks in Children:

• Myopia progression tends to accelerate in childhood and adolescence, increasing the likelihood of long-term complications.

How Your Practice Can Help

1. Myopia Control with the Optical Biometer

Your optical biometer is a critical tool in monitoring axial length growth, a key indicator of myopia progression. Regular axial length measurements allow for:

• Early Detection: Identifying rapid axial elongation before severe refractive errors develop.

• Treatment Tracking: Ensuring therapies are effective in slowing growth.

• Customization: Adjusting treatments to individual patients’ needs.

2. Myopia Control Therapies

Your practice can implement the following interventions:

• Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): Customized rigid gas-permeable lenses worn overnight reshape the cornea and slow progression.

• Atropine Eye Drops: Low-dose atropine has been shown to reduce myopia progression effectively.

• Specialized Contact Lenses: Soft multifocal lenses or myopia control-specific designs (e.g., MiSight) can manage progression.

• Spectacle Options: Glasses with peripheral defocus technology such as then EYEZEN lens reduce axial elongation.

3. Lifestyle Modifications

• Promote Outdoor Time: Educate families on the benefits of spending 2+ hours outdoors daily to slow progression.

• Reduce Digital Screen Time: Limit near-work strain with proper ergonomic and visual hygiene advice.

4. Patient Education

Offer parents and patients resources about the dangers of myopia progression and how interventions like axial length monitoring and therapies can protect vision.

Marketing Your Services

Highlight your optical biometer and expertise in myopia control as a unique advantage in your community. Consider these approaches:

• Workshops for Parents: Educate them about the risks of myopia and available treatments.

• Digital Campaigns: Share posts about success stories and cutting-edge technologies like axial length monitoring.

• Collaborate with Pediatricians: Build referral networks for early myopia detection.
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By emphasizing your advanced technology and tailored treatments, your practice can position itself as a leader in myopia management, ensuring healthier long-term outcomes for your patients.