Journal article
Global trends in myopia management attitudes and strategies in clinical practice
Abstract
PURPOSE: Myopia is a global public health issue; however, no information exists as to how potential myopia retardation strategies are being adopted globally.
METHODS: A self-administrated, internet-based questionnaire was distributed in six languages, through professional bodies to eye care practitioners globally. The questions examined: awareness of increasing myopia prevalence, perceived efficacy and adoption of available strategies, and …
Authors
Wolffsohn JS; Calossi A; Cho P; Gifford K; Jones L; Li M; Lipener C; Logan NS; Malet F; Matos S
Journal
Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 106–116
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2016
DOI
10.1016/j.clae.2016.02.005
ISSN
1367-0484
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesDisease ProgressionEyeglassesGlobal HealthHealth Care SurveysHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMyopiaOphthalmologistsOptometristsOrthokeratologic ProceduresPractice Patterns, Physicians'Surveys and Questionnaires