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  • 1Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy.

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Italian eye care professionals widely use myopia control strategies, with peripheral defocus lenses and low-dose atropine being the most common. Most practitioners feel updated on myopia progression control methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Optometry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Myopia progression is a growing public health concern.
  • Effective control strategies are crucial for preventing associated visual impairment.
  • Understanding current clinical practices is essential for advancing myopia management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge and practices of Italian ophthalmologists and orthoptists regarding myopia progression control.
  • To identify the most frequently used methods and perceived efficacy of different interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was electronically distributed to members of major Italian ophthalmological and orthoptist societies.
  • The survey comprised 26 questions covering myopia control knowledge and strategies.
  • Data was collected from 662 respondents.

Main Results:

  • 68.88% of respondents incorporate myopia control into their practice.
  • Myopia-defocus lenses (43.05%) and behavioral methods (33.53%) are primary approaches.
  • Low-dose atropine (0.01%) is a frequent choice (55.59%), alongside DIMS lenses (38.82%).

Conclusions:

  • Italian ophthalmologists and orthoptists report high confidence in their knowledge of myopia control.
  • Peripheral defocus lenses and low-concentration atropine are leading therapeutic strategies.
  • These methods are favored due to perceived strong scientific evidence supporting their efficacy.