Welcome to the second question of 5 over the next 5 months as part of the #MyopiaChat: 1 big UK conversation in 2022.
If you are a UK practitioner, we would love you to have your say. Every comment will be harvested and put into a document presented to Government in June as part of a request for a UK Myopia Strategy.
How to join in
- This month’s question is below
- Below that: a few comments from practitioners to get you thinking
- Then a list of ways for you to have your say (max 50 words please!)
- Keep your eye out for next month’s question. The 5 questions (Jan-May) are HERE
2. FEBRUARY: Communicating myopia to parents
– Where does it need to come from? What support do we need from manufacturers and our professional bodies? Morally vs legally, where do we stand?
#MyopiaChat: What ECP’s have said about MYOPIA KNOWLEDGE GAPS recently
These comments were sparked by BBC coverage about Myopia that failed to mention myopia management devices or reduction treatments / advice:
Question: Communicating myopia to parents
– Where does it need to come from? What support do we need from manufacturers and our professional bodies? Morally vs legally, where do we stand?
To have your say choose a method below
Facebook (the link takes you directly to the post):
– Opticians on Facebook (UK & ROI)
– Supporting Opticians UK
– Opticians & Optometrists (UK only)
– UK Opticians
– I work in optics
– Myopia Profile
– MyopiaChat
On Linkedin: click here
If you’re not on any of the groups or platforms then you can leave your comment in the comments block below.
Please keep all discussion on topic and be respectful of everyone’s views.
