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!
Redefine
their tomorrow
The path to health for your youngest, most vulnerable patients starts with VTI and MyPath Myopia.
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
It’s the second largest cause of blindness and the leading cause of moderate and severe vision impairment 53%5
- Genetics6 (myopic parents)
- Environment7-9
- Near work7-9
- Fewer sleeping hours7-9
- Peripheral hyperopia10
An unfortunate by-product of myopia correction may be peripheral hyperopia10
Peripheral hyperopia occurs when routine correction moves images behind the retina which may signal eye growth.
Uncorrected Myopia
Traditional Correction
Optimal Correction
There are NO safe levels of myopia3
There are risks no matter the extent
of myopia (Mild, Moderate, High)11
- 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.
Daytime contact lenses
Overnight contact lenses
Specially designed glasses
Prescription eye drops