In the last five years alone, over 2,500 peer-reviewed articles have been published on myopia management, with significant contributions from journals such as Ophthalmology, Optometry and Vision Science, and Contact Lens & Anterior Eye. This peer review uses three case studies to focus on the efficacy evidence for current available optical interventions for myopia control, will allow delegates to discuss approaches to monitoring progression and explore the impact of lifestyle factors such as outdoor activity and screen time.

Learning outcomes: 

• Practitioners will be able to explain to parents and children how lifestyle and environmental factors can help mitigate the onset and progression of myopia, using clear and age-appropriate language
• Practitioners will identify and appraise the suitability and expected effectiveness of different myopia management strategies, including spectacle, contact lens, and pharmacological options
• Practitioners will recognise how to measure myopia progression and evaluate changes in refractive error to assess treatment outcomes and guide ongoing management