PART 1 (Panel Discussion): Axial Length, Lifestyle Choices, and Treatment Zones

Panel: Kathryn Richdale OD PhD, Jonathan Skoner OD FIAOMC Host: Matthew Herzberg

Part 2: (Clinical Corner): Axial Length - When and why to measure.

Panel: Maria Liu OD PhD, Leah Johnson OD FAAO

Is measuring axial length a must-have or a nice to have? What is the importance of axial length? How is the measurement of axial length incorporated in academic environment vs. private practice? When and how often should the axial length be measured? Learn how outdoor time and other lifestyle choices factor into myopia management. What does the research say? What do you tell parents? What do we know about treatment zone sizes from a research standpoint? What factors influence the selection of treatment zone size and are there other effects of changing the size?

Hello everyone, the AAOMC has partnered with GP Specialists for a brand new podcast limited series. The Knowns & Unknowns of Myopia Management (and other cool stuff in optometry).  Our new series is going to be six episodes and we’re recording each one live with re-play on the AAOMC YouTube Channel as well a separate podcast feed.

JOIN US LIVE FOR EACH EPISODE: https://aaomc.site-ym.com/page/knownspodcast

WATCH THE REPLAY ON THE AAOMC YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUInLTRlOCgmbG_d8JQYxJQ

AAOMC SELECT SERIES ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaomc-select-series/id1586670887