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February 2023 Virtual event Presentation
By Dr. Kyle Klute OD, United States
About the presentation
We all hear and know the risks of high myopia. We read about risks of myopia in the literature and hear cases reported at conferences. But when those risks become reality in the experiences of our patients, the importance and urgency implementing myopia management is clear. Facilitated by Kyle Klute, practice owner of Good Life Eyecare, a multilocation practice in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa, hear the lived experiences of two patients with myopia related pathology and how their lives have been shaped by the disease.
I’m a big believer in evidence-based medicine because it encompasses all three aspects of the decision-making process which I referred to earlier; one of those three is patient experiences, values and preferences.
Just at much as we rely on research and official guidelines, just as much as we rely on our own experiences with other patients and in-clinic experiences, we need to the same degree rely on patient preferences.
I work in this field because I want to take care of people; I have created a practice around people and I want to know each of my patients really well, because if I know them as individuals there is already a foundation of trust to build on. Great treatment outcomes come from both medical considerations as well as my ability to understand them as people.
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Prepared by the World Council of Optometry Myopia Management Resource Committee 2023.
The World Council of Optometry Myopia Management Standard of Care initiative is a collaborative partnership between World Council of Optometry and CooperVision.
When to wear it
Considerations
Shown to improve confidence and ability to participate in activities.
Typically more availability for astigmats.
No wearing time during waking hours.
Optical correction is still needed.
* Excluding children frequently engaged in water sports.