Growing Your Myopia Patient Base with Dr. Marie Homa - Palladino
This course provided an overview of all myopia management strategies and patient selection. Other points of discussion included the pathophysiology of myopia, the impact of myopia, and patient selection for myopia control. Emphasis was placed on patient and parent education and how to relay the importance of myopia control.
Dr. Homa-Palladino began by discussing the pathophysiology of myopia and its impact, including long-term problems. She then covered risk factors, including refractive status and working distance, as well as near work modifications and both pharmacologic and optical treatments. Her myopia treatment considerations included quality of vision, quality of life, compliance, safety, and the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
She shared tips on educating parents and patients about myopia, emphasizing the importance of addressing safety, effectiveness, and off-label/non-FDA approved treatments. Her key takeaway regarding treatment options was, "What is the best treatment? The one the child will do!"
Dr. Homa-Palladino also discussed managing expectations and the different levels of commitment required for various treatment plans.
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