Presbyopia is affecting patients in their late 30s and early 40s due to increased screen time, requiring new communication strategies from eyecare professionals.
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ECPs should frame presbyopia as a lifestyle issue linked to digital eye strain rather than solely aging, fostering proactive patient conversations.
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Dr. Provost emphasizes a gradual approach to vision correction, reassuring patients that comfort and performance will evolve over time.
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Clear education and hands-on trials can demystify multifocal lenses, addressing common misconceptions and improving patient adoption.
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Tailoring lens prescriptions to individual lifestyles, including screen usage, can enhance patient satisfaction and empower them in their vision care.
Susan Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl AAO, and Clark Chang, OD, FAAO, FSLS, reviewed the latest developments in diagnosis, imaging, contact lenses, corneal cross-linking (CXL), and surgical management for KC.
