Myopia management -A survey of optometrists and ophthalmologists in Israel.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Myopia management is practiced by ophthalmologists and optometrists. This study evaluated the approach and standard of myopia management among eye-care practitioners (ECPs) in Israel. The findings may ultimately affect the quality of care.

Methods

A questionnaire was sent to 954 optometrists and 365 ophthalmologists, including demographic questions; whether they owned any devices to monitor myopia progression; the lowest progression they considered significant; various questions pertaining to myopia management and treatment methods.

Results

Responses from 135 optometrists and 126 ophthalmologists were collected, the majority practicing more than five years; 94% of optometrists, and 64% of ophthalmologists. Around 53% of optometrists and 27% of the ophth

SUBMITTER: Erdinest N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11295405 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature