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Mission Critical: Early Intervention in Myopia

Mark A. Bullimore, MCOptom, PhD, FAAO, stressed the importance of intervening early in myopia.

By
Jennifer Kirby, managing editor
July 1, 2025
2 min

Optometric Management

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Early intervention in myopia is crucial to reduce long-term risks of visual impairment and eye diseases.
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Myopia accounts for one-third of all uncorrectable visual impairment, highlighting the need for preventive measures.
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Preventing just one diopter of myopia can reduce visual impairment by 25%, emphasizing the importance of early treatment.
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Each diopter of myopia increases the risk of visual impairment by 30% and elevates risks for cataracts and glaucoma.
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Despite risks, myopia-control options like spectacle lenses and atropine offer significant benefits that outweigh their risks.

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Optometric Management

Mission Critical: Early Intervention in Myopia

by Jennifer Kirby, managing editor
July 1, 2025

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