Spectacles for Myopia Management Made Simple
Instructors.
Kate GiffordAbout this course.
This Made Simple course is designed to help you get across the evidence on spectacle lenses for myopia management. From understanding the newest designs to how well they work to slow myopia progression; from expectations for visual acuity and visual function through to long-term management, this intensely practical course will support you with clinical steps and tips on communication. Case studies and knowledge checks are included to help you test your learning. With 50 scientific references, get up-to-date quickly and with tools at your fingertips in prescribing spectacle lenses for myopia management.
Course Details.
100% Online
Step-by-step guidance
Communication tips
Completion certificate
Self paced learning
Graded quizzes
Accreditation.
Accredited in: United Kingdom; United States; Canada
Meet the instructors.
Dr Kate Gifford is an internationally renowned clinician-scientist optometrist and peer educator, and a Visiting Research Fellow at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. She holds a PhD in contact lens optics in myopia, four professional fellowships, over 100 peer reviewed and professional publications, and has presented almost 300 conference lectures around the world. Kate is the Chair of the Clinical Management Guidelines Committee of the International Myopia Institute. In 2016 Kate co-founded Myopia Profile with Dr Paul Gifford; the world-leading educational platform on childhood myopia management. After 13 years of clinical practice ownership, Kate now works full time on Myopia Profile.
What you will learn.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Get the course overview, understand the full picture of myopia control treatments, and download the list of 50 scientific references.
Chapter 2: The evidence
A brief overview of the history of spectacles for myopia control, from bifocals and progressives to our newest technologies today; and comparative efficacy.
Chapter 3: Getting started in practice
Detail on the newest technology spectacle lenses, with step-by-step guidance for prescribing, info on acuity and visual function, frame fit and follow-up considerations. When to consider prescribing single vision is also covered.
Chapter 4: Clinical communication
Guidance on explaining spectacle lens technologies to patients and their parents or carers, with resources to support you and the practice team.
Chapter 5: Managing long-term outcomes
A step-by-step guide to long-term management, including clinical considerations and gauging success in myopia control through refraction and axial length. Limits of evidence and parent communication are also covered.
Chapter 6: Case studies
Explore two case studies with interactive, guided elements on getting started, managing compliance and when to update prescriptions.
Chapter 7: Test your learning
Ten multiple choice questions to emphasize key points across the course and help you recall the main messages for clinical practice.
Chapter 8: Summary and further learning
Four key take-home messages, with pointers towards further reading, resources and clinical communication tools.
Course Reviews.
4. 87
excellent session
an excellent session that was both engaging and informative
Great resource for spectacle lenses
This course outlined the available spectacle lenses in current myopia control very well. Very helpful tips in education, prescribing, and communication with staff and patients.
Easy to understand
This course gives us a clear and concise summary of the alternatives in glasses for myopia control and how to choose each of them as the best option.
Enormous thanks to our visionary sponsors
Myopia Profile’s growth into a world leading platform has been made possible through the support of our visionary sponsors, who share our mission to improve children’s vision care worldwide. Click on their logos to learn about how these companies are innovating and developing resources with us to support you in managing your patients with myopia.