Myopia Management Guide

Based on the Lipson Koffler Guide

Step 1: Patient Status

First, what is the patient’s current myopia status?

Step 2: Axial Length (AL) Data

Is an axial length measurement available for this patient? This will determine which risk table we use.

Step 3: Ethnicity

Select the patient’s ethnicity. This attribute contributes to the overall risk score.

Step 4: Gender

Select the patient’s gender.

Step 5: Age of Onset

At what age did the patient first become myopic? Earlier onset is associated with a higher risk score.

Step 6: Parental Myopia

Do one or both of the patient’s parents have myopia?

 

Step 7: Hours Outdoors per Week

How many hours does the patient spend outdoors per week? More outdoor time is protective.

 

Step 8: Hours of Near Tasks per Week

How many hours does the patient spend on near tasks (reading, tablets, etc.) per week, outside of school time?

 

Step 9: Axial Length Score

We will use Patient’s Age and Axial Length to calculate the AL risk score based on the guide’s grid.

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You have completed all the steps for a risk assessment without axial length data. Click below to see the results.