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    CVI WCO Standard of Care Resolution - r08v01 - US English 1

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    The document is a resolution from the World Council of Optometry defining the standard of care for managing myopia. It notes the increasing prevalence and severity of myopia globally and the associated risks to eye health. The resolution defines the standard of care as having three main components: educating patients on lifestyle factors to prevent/delay myopia onset, regularly evaluating patients' refractive error and axial length, and providing evidence-based interventions to slow myopia progression such as contact lenses and pharmaceuticals. It advises optometrists to incorporate this standard of care by discussing myopia risks and management approaches with patients.

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    The document is a resolution from the World Council of Optometry defining the standard of care for managing myopia. It notes the increasing prevalence and severity of myopia globally and the associated risks to eye health. The resolution defines the standard of care as having three main components: educating patients on lifestyle factors to prevent/delay myopia onset, regularly evaluating patients' refractive error and axial length, and providing evidence-based interventions to slow myopia progression such as contact lenses and pharmaceuticals. It advises optometrists to incorporate this standard of care by discussing myopia risks and management approaches with patients.

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    The document is a resolution from the World Council of Optometry defining the standard of care for managing myopia. It notes the increasing prevalence and severity of myopia globally and the associated risks to eye health. The resolution defines the standard of care as having three main components: educating patients on lifestyle factors to prevent/delay myopia onset, regularly evaluating patients' refractive error and axial length, and providing evidence-based interventions to slow myopia progression such as contact lenses and pharmaceuticals. It advises optometrists to incorporate this standard of care by discussing myopia risks and management approaches with patients.

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    The document is a resolution from the World Council of Optometry defining the standard of care for managing myopia. It notes the increasing prevalence and severity of myopia globally and the associated risks to eye health. The resolution defines the standard of care as having three main components: educating patients on lifestyle factors to prevent/delay myopia onset, regularly evaluating patients' refractive error and axial length, and providing evidence-based interventions to slow myopia progression such as contact lenses and pharmaceuticals. It advises optometrists to incorporate this standard of care by discussing myopia risks and management approaches with patients.

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    World Council of Optometry Resolution

    The Standard of Care For Myopia Management by Optometrists


    Whereas the population affected by myopia is expected to increase from approximately two billion people in 2010 to
    nearly five billion people in 2050;
    Whereas a seminal 2015 report from the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that “myopia and high myopia
    are increasing globally at an alarming rate, with significant increases in the risks for vision impairment from pathologic
    conditions associated with high myopia”;
    Whereas eye care professionals agree without early identification and intervention for myopia a child is at risk for
    developing long term vision and eye health problems;
    Whereas with increasing prevalence of myopia, regardless of magnitude, there are associated increases in the lifetime
    risk of further visual impairment resulting from eye diseases such as cataract, retinal detachment, myopic maculopathy,
    glaucoma, and optic neuropathy;
    Whereas the profession of optometry has traditionally addressed uncorrected refractive errors, and specifically myopia, by
    correcting with spectacles or contact lenses;
    Whereas the increasing magnitude of myopia and eye health complications place an increasing burden on individual
    quality of life and cause a rise in healthcare expenditure to both individuals and healthcare systems worldwide;
    Whereas a significant amount of scientific research has identified a number of interventions to potentially control myopic
    progression, including behavioral, optical and pharmacological interventions or a combination of therapies;
    Whereas active management of myopia is critical to minimizing the risk of irreversible visual impairment from myopia-related
    ocular pathologies;
    Whereas early intervention may prevent or delay the onset of myopia, or halt or slow its progression;
    Whereas many optometrists are slow to address the increasing scientific evidence demonstrating the increasing
    prevalence, increasing severity, detrimental impacts on visual health, and adopting proven interventions;
    Whereas applying methods to reduce myopia progression should be, but is not, the current standard of care amongst
    many optometrists;
    Whereas the lack of an established standard of care in myopia management is a disservice to the optometric profession,
    patients, and public health; and
    Whereas simply correcting the refractive error is no longer sufficient, and myopia management should not be optional,
    and rather be an obligation of optometrists;
    Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the World Council of Optometry, on behalf of its members:
    1. Defines the evidence-based standard of care as comprising of three main components:
    • Mitigation — optometrists educating and counseling parents and children, during early and regular eye exams,
    on lifestyle/dietary/other factors to prevent/ delay onset of myopia
    • Measurement — optometrists evaluating the status of a patient during regular comprehensive vision and eye health
    exams, (e.g. refractive error and axial length whenever possible)
    • Management — optometrists addressing patients’ needs of today by correcting myopia, while also providing
    evidence-based interventions (e.g., contact lenses, spectacles, pharmaceuticals) that slow the progression of
    myopia, for improved quality of life and better eye health today and into the future; and
    2. Advises optometrists to incorporate the standard of care for myopia management within their practice that shifts from not
    only correcting vision but includes public education and early and frequent discussions with parents that explains:
    • what myopia is
    • lifestyle factors that may impact myopia
    • the increased risks to long-term ocular health
    that myopia brings
    • the available approaches that can be used to
    manage myopia and slow its progression.

    Mr. Paul Folkesson, President, Sweden


    Agreed To On This Date By:

    Name Signature Date

    Prof. Peter Hendicott, Dr. Scott Mundle, Prof. Kovin Naidoo,


    Australia Canada South Africa

    Prof. Tuwani Rasengane, Dr. Cindy Tromans, Dr. Sandra Block,


    South Africa United Kingdom United States

    Mr. Armin Duddek, Dr. Enowntai Nkongoh Ayukotang, Mr. Patrick Mawila,
    Switzerland Cameroon South Africa

    Mr. Richard Maveneka, Dr.  Efrain Castellanos, Dr. Juan Vazquez,


    Zimbabwe Mexico Puerto Rico

    Prof. Carly Lam, Dr.  Carmen Abesamis-Dichoso, Mr. Muhamad Syukri bin Mohamad
    Hong Kong Philippines Rafiuddin, Malaysia

    Mr. Massimo Revelli, Mr. Hassan Awada, Mr. Younis Doudin,


    Italy Lebanon Jordan

    Dr. Paul Geneau, Dr. Roger Jordan, Dr. Steven Reed,


    Canada United States United States

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