Myopia

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their tomorrow

The path to health for your youngest, most vulnerable patients starts with VTI and MyPath Myopia.

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Myopia is a chronic, progressive disease that demands our attention

Myopia starts in childhood yet must be managed for a lifetime. Visit MyPathMyopia.com for access to a wealth of myopia resources for your practice and patients.

Myopia has grown into a global health crisis

Myopia is also an immediate local priority – you see at-risk children in your chair every day and you’ve never been more empowered to make a difference!

Identified as an immediate priority by the World Health Organization¹

Myopic population expected to double by 2050²

Earlier onset leads to higher levels of myopia³

Increase in prevalence in young children during 2020 COVID-19 home confinement⁴

It’s the second largest cause of blindness and the leading cause of moderate and severe vision impairment 53%^#

Genetics⁵ (myopic parents)
Environment^5-7
Near work^6-8
Fewer sleeping hours^5-7
Peripheral hyperopia⁹

An unfortunate by-product of myopia correction may be peripheral hyperopia⁹

Peripheral hyperopia occurs when routine correction moves images behind the retina which may signal eye growth.

Uncorrected Myopia

Central light rays fall short of retina. Peripheral light rays fall beyond retina.

Traditional Correction

Central light rays fall on retina. Peripheral light rays fall beyond the retina, stimulating eye growth.

Optimal Correction

Data suggests optimal correction should bring the image inside the retina.

There are NO safe levels of myopia³

There are risks no matter the extent
of myopia (Mild, Moderate, High)*

We do not know which child will progress to what degree
Each diopter increase can have a significant impact
The impact can occur anywhere—in low to high myopia ranges
Earlier intervention may be ideal, but any intervention is a potential benefit

Short-term impact to performance in:

Academics
Athletics
Arts

Long-term health consequences:³

Early-onset cataracts
Glaucoma
Retinal detachment
Blindness

Take a holistic approach to the management of myopia

Although myopia is a progressive disease, the industry is making great strides creating evidence-based, easy-to-implement solutions you can use to fight myopia on the front lines right now.