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We think big for little eyes.��

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“Myopia is twice as big of a problem as obesity”

BCLA May 2015

Ian Flitcroft MA DPHIL FRCOPHTH

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When you finally reopen, one of the 10 million myopic kids in the US will walk into your practice.��What will you do in addition to compensatory minus lenses?��Co-management with Treehouse Eyes

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Problem: Myopia starts in children and progresses� Higher myopia proven to increase sight threatening disease risk

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“Physiological myopia does not exist.

There is no safe level of myopia.”

Ian Flitcroft MA, DPHIL, FRCOPHTH

“Myopic kids get worse.”

Earl Smith, OD, FAAO, PhD

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What is the “Two Phase” approach to treating glaucoma?

  • Phase 1:

a. Chief complaint

b. Diagnose

c. Rx optical correction to compensate (“correct”) for blurry vision

  • Phase 2: Treat or refer to prevent further progression

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What is the “Two Phase” approach to treating myopia?

  • Phase 1:

a. Chief complaint

b. Diagnose

c. Rx optical correction to compensate (“correct”) for blurry vision

  • Phase 2: Treat or refer to prevent further progression

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Two phases to co-manage myopic children

There is no safe level of myopia!

Eye Examination

Eyeglasses

    • Rx, filled at your practice

Referral to Treehouse Eyes

Treehouse Eyes Myopia Evaluation

    • Myopia findings sent back to your practice

Treatment

    • If co-managing, child visits your practice for 6-month over-refraction and BVA.

Child back at your office for ongoing care & eyeglasses

Phase 1 - Your Practice

Phase 2 - Treehouse Eyes

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Co-management with Treehouse Eyes – Mechanics�

Examine

Treehouse Eyes

You

Year 2

Examine

You

Treehouse Eyes

Year 3

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Co-management with Treehouse Eyes – Mechanics�

  • Simple forms

1. Initial visit

2. Six months

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Initial visit

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Six months

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Tools to help you

For your practice to

give to parents

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Tools to help you

For your practice to

give to parents

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Tools to help you

For your practice to

give to parents

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Tools to help you

For your practice to

give to parents

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Remember . . .

  • Myopia treatment has TWO phases
  • Myopic kids get more myopic – so EVERY myopic kid is a candidate for treatment!
  • Stronger compensatory eyeglasses are only PART of the treatment, but not the solution to slowing or stopping myopia
  • YOU have the power and professional obligation to prevent future eye diseases in these kids!
  • Treehouse Eyes is uniquely suited to help you help your patients!
  • Next step – email Mariam.Muradi@TreehouseEyes.com

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Please stop by and visit us – and bring your kids!

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We think big for little eyes.

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