Myopia Profile has launched an improved Managing Myopia Guidelines Infographic, a tool developed with input from clinicians and industry advisers. 

Introducing the revised Managing Myopia Guidelines Infographic is an important step in Myopia Profile’s ongoing mission to transform myopia care practices, said co-founder Dr Kate Gifford. “This resource streamlines complexities and helps ECPs (eyecare professionals) deliver optimal patient care by offering engaging and evidence-based prescribing guidelines and communication strategies. From the initial exam chair consultation to post-visit education and long-term clinical care, it guides practitioners in every step of the myopia management journey.” 

The infographic contains two components differentiated by their colour schemes. The predominately blue section is a chairside reference guide for ECPs, offering information on myopia risk factors, prescribing recommendations, follow-up schedules and evaluation of long-term outcomes. The multi-coloured section assists with patient and parent communication tactics, including addressing visual environments, available interventions, the ease of children wearing contact lenses and myopia management’s importance.  

A companion take-home brochure for parents and carers is also provided for those seeking further information, while QR codes provide links from the infographic to further information on MyopiaProfile.com for ECPs and to MyKidsVision.org for parents and carers. It can be used as a digital display or printed as a wall poster or handheld communication tool. 

Originally launched in 2019, the guide has been extensively updated and is now available in 10 languages, with another seven in development.