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Making Myopia Control Mainstream and Impactful.


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How does one make myopia control mainstream? Join renowned optometrist, Dr. David Kading, as he deeply delves into myopia control’s impact on vision. In this podcast, Dr. Kading discusses how myopia affects our eyesight, revealing eye-opening insights that shed light on this concern. Gain a fresh perspective on myopia’s consequences and its pivotal role in shaping our vision.



Key ObjectivesWhat is Myopia (Nearsightedness)?Myopia is a Public Health Crisis and EpidemicMyopia Control/Management Instruments and SolutionsWhat are the Best Resources for Myopia Control?Dr. David Kading’s Vision for the Future



What is Myopia (Nearsightedness)?



Dr. Darryl Glover:



Today, I’d like to delve deep into the subject of myopia. Let’s start from the very beginning. Many people hear this term but don’t truly understand what it means. Could you explain it from the basics, and then we’ll evolve the discussion from there?



Dr. David Kading:



Dr. David Kading, Myopia Control Expert


Certainly, most of us are familiar with myopia as nearsightedness. However, the complexity of myopia goes beyond just a refractive error. In optometry school, that’s primarily how it was presented. However, the truth is that it’s a progressive condition, more aptly described as a disease.



Indeed, it’s chronic and progressive, leading to tissue degradation. We can’t just see it as a condition causing blurry vision, although that is a symptom. Myopia is a disease-causing eyeball elongation, leading to reduced vision, progressive vision loss, and a heightened risk of other diseases. We often notice this as increasing prescriptions. The real challenge in eye care becomes evident in the long term, based on the choices made throughout life, akin to conditions like diabetes. And it’s preventable with myopia control. All we need to do is take the proper steps.



Myopia is a Public Health Crisis and Epidemic



Dr. Darryl Glover:



One point you emphasized, which I hope everyone grasps, is referring to it as a “disease.” This term changes the narrative significantly. It’s not merely a refractive error; it’s a disease. This shift in perspective should prompt everyone to ask: “What can I do about this? What is myopia control? Educate me more.” Moving forward, I’d like to understand why eye care professionals should prioritize discussing myopia. Recognizing it as a disease should make this conversation mandatory in every eye exam.



Dr. David Kading:



To provide some context with numbers: In Singapore, 75% of the population is myopic. In Hong Kong, it’s 80%. In mainland China, it’s around 90%, and in South Korea, a staggering 97%. In the United States,
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