Myopia Day

Session 1 reviews the current evidence on efficacy and highlights key considerations when selecting the most appropriate strategy for each individual, recognising that the optimal approach may evolve as the child’s needs change over time.

Time: 9.00am - 10.00am

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Session 2 will provide practitioners with an up-to-date overview of the latest innovations in myopia management and enable them to feel confident in delivering evidence-based recommendations suitable to their patients.

Time: 10.15am - 11.15am

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Session 3 will focus on identifying children at risk of myopia progression, alongside a review of the key clinical tests used in assessment and monitoring.

Time: 11.45am - 12.45pm

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Session 4 looks at the important topic of pre-myopia. The lecture will cover the definition and management of pre-myopia and include valuable guidance on how to counsel, inform and advise parents.

Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm

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Session 5 explores insights from a survey capturing children’s and parents’ experiences with vision correction – highlighting the practical and social limitations of spectacles and the missed opportunity to discuss contact lenses early in the journey.

Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm

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Session 6 will dive into the practical stages of fitting ortho-k lenses and evaluation of the various fitting approaches available, with particular emphasis on modern software-based techniques.

Time: 3.45pm - 4.45pm

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