A roll-call of global experts will share their views on myopia management during a special online event taking place next month in multiple time zones.
The World Council of Optometry (WCO), in partnership with CooperVision, will present ‘Myopia management: advancing the global standard of care’ on Thursday 16 February.
Industry experts will share their insights on the global standard of care and how they have made myopia management an integral part of their work. Speakers from the UK include ABDO member, Indie Grewal, alongside Elizabeth Lumb and Yasmin Whayeb.
Register for the event here.
The WCO introduced the myopia management standard of care resolution in April 2021, defining an evidence-based standard of care comprised of the three main pillars of mitigation, measurement, and management.
WCO president elect, Dr Sandra Block, said: “We invite optometrists and other eyecare professionals from around the world to attend this virtual event. It will help the listener gain a broader perspective on how to incorporate myopia management as the standard of care in their practices. As myopia has risen to an epidemic level globally, early mitigation, measurement, and management of myopia in young patients can help reduce the risk of serious eye health issues as adults. The World Council of Optometry is grateful to CooperVision for its partnership in this important mission to spread the word.”
Learn more about the full slate of speakers here.