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This piece discusses the latest developments in myopia control and management. It highlights the importance of implementing myopia control strategies early on, as myopia is becoming more prevalent and severe in younger populations. The article discusses the different methods available for myopia control, such as orthokeratology, atropine therapy, and multifocal contact lenses. It also provides insight into emerging treatments, such as corneal reshaping with photorefractive intrastromal cross-linking (PiXL) and soft contact lenses with light-adjustable properties. The author emphasizes the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest research and technology to provide the best care for patients with myopia.

How to get parents to agree to have their kids undergo orthokeratology (ortho-k) is covered by Cary Herzberg, OD. The key to gaining parent support for ortho-k is to pinpoint the individual obstacles and create and organize a plan of action to get beyond them. The OD must fully understand the specialty in order to achieve this, and when speaking with patients, they must build conversations and talking points.

Controversies about contact lenses are ongoing, and the American Optometric Association Contact Lens and Cornea Section leadership is once again thrilled to present a fresh series on this subject in this yearly piece for Contact Lens Spectrum. These debates concern the following topics: On-label vs. off-label myopia management treatments Do we overprescribe scleral lenses? Should all contact lens wearers be fitted with daily disposable lenses?

The AOA’s Research & Information Committee (RIC) conducted the survey this past summer, with findings published in the AOA Health Policy Institute brief: 93% of doctors who provide myopia management work in cities, with 71% working independently. Before beginning myopia management protocols, 73% believe an annual progression of 0.5 to 0.75 diopters is required. The most important risk factor for myopia management was determined to be refractive error. Soft (contact) lenses approved by the FDA were the preferred treatment method. 33% of myopia management candidates postpone treatment; 80% of these patients postpone treatment due to financial constraints.