All near work Articles
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177ImplementationThe Back-to-School Checklist Parents Forget
August 3, 2026 By Anjali Desai Vachhani, OD, FAAO As summer winds down, families everywhere are checking off their back-to-school to-do lists...
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413Research ReviewOutdoor Artificial Light at Night Exposure and Myopia Risk
July 13, 2026 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, FBCLA, IACMM The global rise in myopia is widely understood as an intriguing...
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292Key IssuesVision for All: Advancing Myopia Mitigation Strategies in Educational Institutes of Pakistan
July 6, 2026 As global projections suggest that nearly 50% of the world’s population will be myopic by 2050,1 the need for...
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243Editor’s PerspectiveWho is Paying Attention?
June 29, 2026 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, FBCLA, IACMM On a recent flight back to Washington D.C., I found myself...
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906Clinical9 Years of Trust: Why I Prescribe NaturalVue
June 12, 2026 By Melodi Esmaili, OD, FAAO For the last nine years, I have been prescribing my patients myopia management. When...
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474Environment & LifestyleThe Visual Diet in Myopia
June 8, 2026 By John Nguyen, BOptom When a parent asks how to prevent their child from developing myopia, most of us...
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784Environment & LifestyleSugar and Myopia: Revisiting the Metabolic Pathway in Ocular Growth
June 8, 2026 By Dr. Alex Ong, Optometrist, Singapore In modern myopia management, discussing outdoor time, near work behavior, screen exposure, and...
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494Environment & LifestyleLifestyle and Behavioral Strategies in Myopia Management: What Really Makes a Difference
May 18, 2026 By Aamena Kazmi, OD, ABO Diplomate The rising global prevalence of myopia has intensified interest in modifiable environmental and...
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1.1KClinicalWhat If We Treated Myopia Like Glaucoma?
April 13, 2026 By Christine Yeung, OD, FIAOMC, IACMM Eye care practitioners have historically viewed myopia as a refractive error, and have...
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613Editor’s PerspectiveGenetics and Myopia: Shifting the Focus to What We Can Control
April 13, 2026 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS A common question in the exam room is whether myopia is “genetic.” Many...
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691Research ReviewConsensus on Evidence Gaps and Unmet Needs in Childhood Myopia
March 16, 2026 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS The rising prevalence of childhood myopia has drawn increasing attention from clinicians, researchers...
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1.2KClinicalCase Study: Why Visual Hygiene is Critical in Myopia Control
February 23, 2026 By Alex Ong, Optometrist, CPNP (ANA), and Richie Huang, Optometrist, CPNP (ANA), B.Sc Optom Abstract In the era of...
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2.5KClinicalThe Sleep-Vision-Nutrition Triad: A Holistic Approach to Myopia
December 2, 2025 By Alex Ong, Optometrist, CPNP (ANA), Singapore, and Richie Huang, Optometrist, CPNP (ANA), Taiwan Myopia is influenced by more...
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635Getting Started with Myopia ManagementSpotting Myopia in the Classroom is Trickier With Today’s Near Work Emphasis
November 17, 2025 By Katherine Schuetz, OD In the past, our practice would often get referrals during the school year that started...
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1.1KResearch ReviewThe Role of Astigmatism in Myopia Development, Progression and Control
November 17, 2025 By Ashley Wallace Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS This scoping review investigates how astigmatism influences the onset, progression and control...
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1.2KResearch ReviewIMI—Interventions for Controlling Myopia Onset and Progression 2025
October 15, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO Diplomate The latest white paper from the International Myopia Institute (IMI), Interventions...
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1.6KClinicalManaging Juvenile-Onset Myopia When an Optical Biometer is Unavailable
With our expanding knowledge of juvenile-onset myopia, the accurate diagnosis and treatment of the disease is paramount to reduce the burden of...
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908Editor’s PerspectiveThe Gray Zone: What Do We Do With Emerging Myopes?
August 15, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO Diplomate In the exam room, it’s becoming increasingly common to see a...
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1.2KEditor’s Perspective
Sunshine, Screens and Sleep: Summer Habits That Can Help Curb Myopia Progression
June 16, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO Diplomate Another school year has come to a close, and summer is...
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1.8KEditor’s PerspectiveReexamining the ‘20-20-20’ Rule: Is It What You Think It is?
June 2, 2025 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM Let’s admit it: We have all become more and more digitally consumed. ...
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1.4KEditor’s Perspective
The Child’s Role in Myopia Control: How Much ‘Say’ Should They Have?
Understanding the child’s role can lead to long-term treatment success and build trust with patients. May 15, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD,...
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1.3KEditor’s Perspective
Know Your Audience: Parental Influence in Myopia Management
May 1, 2025 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM Parents strongly influence and support the well-being of children and shape their...
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1.8KClinicalHow to Manage Progressive Myopia in Very Young Children
May 1, 2025 By Dr. Loren Rose The management of progressive myopia in young children has many specific challenges. Special considerations include,...
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1.9KResearch ReviewDigital Screen Time and Myopia
April 15, 2025 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, Dipl AAO, FBCLA, FIACLE The systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis (DRMA) conducted by...
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1.9KResearch ReviewFighting Myopia: Are 20-Second Breaks Enough?
April 1, 2025 By Eman Alzghoul, PhD, FIACLE, FBCLA Modern environmental factors such as increased near work, reduced outdoor exposure, and artificial...
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1.9KBinocular VisionAccommodative Lag and Juvenile-onset Myopia
April 1, 2025 By Samrat Sarkar, PhD Candidate at the University of New South Wales Juvenile-onset myopia, also known as early-onset myopia...
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1.8KImplementationThe Lipson/Koffler Myopia Management Treatment Protocol
March 17, 2025 By Michael Lipson, OD, and Bruce Koffler, MD The following is the second of two articles on the assessment...