
How severe should myopia be in a pediatric patient to justify starting treatment, and when is it appropriate to begin tapering that treatment?
Led by Section Editor Robert S. Gold, MD, Healio | OSN Pediatrics/Strabismus Board Members discussed the latest issues in tracking myopia progression in children, including family history and atropine dosing levels. The participants also highlighted future retinal issues in children with high myopia as well as the advantages and disadvantages of available dichoptic treatments for amblyopia.
Gold: Let’s talk a little bit about myopia control and what you