CAO Position Statement
The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) affirms that myopia management is a clinical imperative. Its position statement urges optometrists to adopt a proactive approach and utilize evidence-based strategies to slow myopia progression and reduce long-term ocular risks. ECPs play a critical role in early detection, patient education and individualized care.
Stay informed – you can read the full statement below.
Myopia Pledge
Over 70,000 optometrists around the globe have taken the World Council of Optometry (WCO) Myopia Pledge – join us in taking the pledge!
By doing so, you commit to adopting evidence-based strategies that mitigate, measure and manage myopia as the standard of care. This is more than a promise – it’s a professional responsibility to protect the future vision of future generations.
Take the pledge today and lead the change in combating the myopia epidemic.
http://myopia.worldcouncilofoptometry.info/myopia-management-pledge/
