5 Topic Commentaries

Mastering Myopia: <br>Matching Patients to Modalities</br>

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  David A. Berntsen, OD, PhD

  Optometry (Myopia control; contact lenses)

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  University of Houston

  Greater amounts of myopia and longer eyes are associated with increased prevalence of eye conditions that can lead to visual impairment. Our study shows that eye care practitioners should fit children with high-add power multifocal contact lenses in order to maximize myopia control and the slowing of eye growth,”

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  Jeffrey J. Walline, OD, PhD

  Optometry (Pediatric contact lenses; myopia management)

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  The Ohio State University

  It’s not a problem to fit younger kids in contact lenses. It’s a safe practice,”

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  Lisa A. Jones-Jordan, PhD

  Biostatistics/Epidemiology (vision research)

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  The Ohio State University

  There is a clear benefit from multifocal lenses at three years, but further study is needed to determine the ideal duration for wearing the lenses. Researchers will need determine how permanent the prevention of myopia progression will be once children stop wearing the multifocal lenses,”

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  Sarah Kochik, OD

  Optometry (Pediatric myopia control; orthokeratology; multifocal lenses)

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  UC Berkeley School of Optometry

  We don’t have strong evidence to suggest that one is much better,”

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  Sean P. Templeman, OD

  Pediatric Optometry (myopia management)

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  Mayo Clinic

  Early intervention and detection in children with myopia is the key to reducing the long-term impact on their ocular health and improving their future.

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