Dr. Rupa Wong, board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist, uncovers the surprising truth about children's nearsightedness and reveals groundbreaking insights into myopia management that every parent needs to know.

Key Topics:

1. The Prescription Progression

- The annual prescription change puzzle

- Why kids' vision seems to get worse every year

- The growing eye phenomenon

2. The truth about glasses

- What traditional lenses really do

- The hidden impact on eye development

- Why parents' suspicions might be right

3. Global Myopia Research

- Cutting-edge technologies from around the world

- How different countries are tackling myopia

- The future of vision correction for children

4. Empowering Parents

- Questions to ask your eye doctor

- Understanding your child's eye health

- Proactive steps for managing nearsightedness

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