Dr. Rupa Wong, board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist, uncovers the surprising truth about children's nearsightedness and reveals groundbreaking insights into myopia management that every parent needs to know.
Key Topics:
1. The Prescription Progression
- The annual prescription change puzzle
- Why kids' vision seems to get worse every year
- The growing eye phenomenon
2. The truth about glasses
- What traditional lenses really do
- The hidden impact on eye development
- Why parents' suspicions might be right
3. Global Myopia Research
- Cutting-edge technologies from around the world
- How different countries are tackling myopia
- The future of vision correction for children
4. Empowering Parents
- Questions to ask your eye doctor
- Understanding your child's eye health
- Proactive steps for managing nearsightedness
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