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  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Medicine

Background:

  • Myopia is a global epidemic with numerous treatments available to slow its progression.
  • Understanding geographical variations in treatment practices is crucial for effective myopia control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare myopia progression treatment patterns used by pediatric ophthalmologists across different global regions.
  • To analyze demographic variations in treatment approaches.

Main Methods:

  • A global questionnaire survey of 794 pediatric ophthalmologists.
  • Categorization of treatments into pharmacological, optical, and behavioral.
  • Assessment of treatment effectiveness based on peer-reviewed literature.

Main Results:

  • Significant variation in myopia treatment rates (39%-89%) across geographical regions.
  • High utilization of effective treatments (98%) globally, but regional differences in specific modalities.
  • European physicians showed lower rates of effective pharmacological treatment; optical treatment varied widely (16%-56%).
  • Behavioral modifications were widely advocated (92%), with high combination rates (95%) of treatment modalities.

Conclusions:

  • Myopia treatment strategies, including type, combination, and efficacy, differ significantly worldwide.
  • Variations in pediatric ophthalmologist involvement and proficiency necessitate global initiatives for continuous medical education to combat the myopia epidemic.