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Mission Critical: Early Intervention in Myopia

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

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  • Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

  • July 1, 2025

  • 2 min

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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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Mission Critical: Early Intervention in Myopia

  • by Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

  • July 1, 2025

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