I’ll never forget the day. The patient was a -9D myope, picking up her glasses in a very expensive frame. As with many myopes, she just wanted a ‘slight adjustment’ – several times. I admit to being a coward when I didn’t try to pop the lenses out to bring the temples in closer. I had wrapped the frame front in a towel, but you know what happened next – the AR on the lenses crazed, resulting in an upset patient as well as the optical manager. Now there’s a way to find the courage for these delicate adjustments.

From Review of Myopia Management

With the recent development in digital technologies and the younger generation being more inclined to use technology, the future seems promising for technologies such as at-home or wearable light therapies. But for now, advocating for children to spend more time in natural outdoor environments appears to be an effective and cost-effective way to keep myopia’s growing incidence in check.

We at Pro to Pro extend our hearty congratulations to contributing author David Lineaweaver on achieving Master in Ophthalmic Optics! The American Board of Opticianry Master in Ophthalmic Optics designation demonstrates that an individual has attained a superior level of skill and knowledge in ophthalmic dispensing.