Myopia

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is now recognized as one of the most pressing public health challenges in eye care. Primary eye care professionals are often the first line of defense in detecting, managing, and educating patients about the risks associated with progressive myopia—including retinal detachment, myopic macular degeneration (MMD), and glaucoma.

Myopia-related pathology often originates or extends into the retinal periphery, which is why optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging, with up to 200° in a single image assists eye care professionals to detect peripheral changes like lattice degeneration, paving the way for timely referrals and preventative care.

Studies have demonstrated that UWF imaging in combination with BIO improves sensitivity of retinal lesions by 30% than traditional ophthalmoscopy alone.

As the front line in the fight against the myopia epidemic, primary eye care providers need tools that match the challenge - Optos ultra-widefield and OCT technology may be the correct tool for meeting that challenge for myopic patients.