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With increasing awareness of myopia as a public health concern, more optometrists are making myopia management a core part of their practice. But how do you go from offering vision correction to proactively slowing myopia progression? Dr. Vishakha Thakrar (pictured centre with her practice staff) has been deeply involved in myopia care for over two…
By Dr. Kate Gifford The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) has recognized myopia as a significant global public health concern. As such, Optometrists in Canada have a responsibility not only to correct myopia but also to actively manage its progression using evidence-based interventions to lower the long-term eye health risks associated with myopia.1 However,…
By Dr. Kate Gifford Myopia is a growing public health concern, with increasing prevalence worldwide and significant long-term ocular health risks. For Canadian Optometrists, implementing myopia management involves assessing risk factors, selecting appropriate interventions, and adhering to evidence-based guidelines. This article provides a step-by-step guide for practitioners looking to integrate myopia management into their clinical…
By Dr. Kate Gifford With myopia becoming increasingly prevalent in Canada,1 it has become a crucial clinical focus in modern optometric practice. The World Council of Optometry (WCO) advocates for myopia management as the Standard of Care, emphasizing that it should go beyond simple vision correction to include evidence-based treatment options and pathways.2 This article…
Myopia management has come a long way—from simply correcting vision to actively slowing progression and protecting long-term eye health. In Canada, greater awareness and access to treatments have changed the way Optometrists approach childhood myopia. Dr. Jeff Goodhew (pictured above with Dr. Tina Goodhew), partner at Abbey Eye Care in Oakville, Ontario, has seen this…
