At Insight Vision Center Optometry, we’re committed to bringing the latest advancements in eye care to professionals and patients alike. This season, we were proud to host a Virtual COPE Continuing Education on Myopia Management and Keratoconus event that brought together over 200 eye care professionals from around the world to learn, connect, and elevate their expertise.
🌎 We Went Global!
Our virtual COPE event was a massive success, with attendees joining from across the globe. The focus? Two important and rapidly evolving areas of eye health: myopia management and keratoconus.
👁️ Understanding Keratoconus
Presented by our own experts, Dr. Schramm and Dr. Mai, the session offered a detailed overview of keratoconus, a progressive condition in which the cornea thins and begins to bulge outward, distorting vision.
🔍 Key insights included:
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Eye rubbing is a surprising contributor to keratoconus progression.
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Early detection is crucial—look for persistent blurry vision that doesn’t correct with glasses.
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Treatments such as specialty lenses and Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL) offer life-changing benefits.
👓 Tackling Myopia Before It Starts
The event also focused on pre-myopia, a proactive approach to slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children and young adults.
🧠 Topics covered:
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Rising rates of early-onset myopia
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Importance of early intervention for long-term vision health
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Modern treatments including low-dose atropine drops, multifocal soft lenses, and Ortho-K lenses
🙌 Thank You to Our Global Community
A heartfelt thank-you to all the professionals who joined us. Together, we’re building a more informed and empowered eye care community. Stay tuned! There’s more to come from Insight Vision Center Optometry!
