MyMyopia

An awareness campaign sharing important information on the childhood myopia epidemic (nearsightedness) to improve lifelong ocular health. #mymyopia

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It's #myopiaawarenessweek, and MyMyopia has resources to help you with your child's myopia journey. Parents can start here https://t.co/y9mjMOxcKI to access resources and information on what can be done to slow myopia progression.

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Childhood myopia can affect eyesight now and in the long run. Discover effective ways to slow its progression. Schedule regular eye exams with your child's eye doctor to ensure your child’s is in the best position to learn, play, and grow. Learn more at https://t.co/cgTNoeeyQs

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Navigating your child's first eye doctor appointment? Ease the process with these seven crucial questions to ensure the best care for their vision health. Communication with your doctor is key.
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Make the most out of your visit: https://t.co/4DgwR7oDaC

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We live in a digital age where devices are very much part of our daily lives. Excessive screen time can lead to myopia or nearsightedness in kids. Equip your family with tools to cultivate healthy digital habits. Check out the full list here: https://t.co/BI4JFiArNG

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It's officially back-to-school season! We developed a back-to-school backpack with resources and information about myopia in kids. Learn more here: https://t.co/axqI6xBa9w

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We developed an easy-to-read one pager to help parents like you understand the basics of myopia or nearsightedness. This resource helps understand everything you need to know about myopia. Download here: https://t.co/X6ht0USMRj

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Summer time is the best time to get outdoors and can support healthy vision for kids. The American Optometric Association suggests anywhere from one to three more hours of outdoor activity a day to help protect eyesight. https://t.co/8oOkFYuV4c

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Our kids eye health glossary helps parents like you understand vision terms and eye conditions. The glossary word of the day is Astigmatism. Check out more glossary terms here: https://t.co/TF9GtxBubu

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We created an easy to use kid's eye health glossary! You'll find definitions for eye conditions, vision terms, vision health organizations, and language used by your doctor. Our glossary word of the day is Accommodation. Learn more: https://t.co/TF9GtxC212.

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We sit down with Optometrist Dr. Thanh Mai at @insightvisionoc, who shares why children develop myopia, why glasses aren’t enough to show myopia down, and why we want to slow eye growth in kids with myopia. Read more: https://t.co/WWSSd8aGci

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Did you know kids who spend more time outside are less likely to develop myopia (nearsightedness)? If you're looking for ways to spend more time outside, check out our Spring activities checklist for ideas! 🌼 What are your favorite spring time activities? https://t.co/zfl8cS5HNW

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At MyMyopia®, we are looking for input from parents to help us expand our resources to provide helpful information about your child's vision. Fill out the survey, and be entered to win a pair of Apple AirPods Pro or a gift card of equal value. Survey: https://t.co/xmgSAHlilP

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At MyMyopia®, we've been working hard to connect parents like you with the most helpful information about protecting your child's vision. Your responses will help us expand our content and resources. https://t.co/BTj3s7HOG5

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Today, we're sharing another frequently asked question to help you understand myopia and how it may affect your child's vision. A frequently asked question parents and caregivers ask is why have I not heard about myopia before?

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In the coming weeks, we will be sharing frequently asked questions from parents to help you learn more about myopia (nearsightedness). Today's question: what causes myopia?

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Excessive up-close work, like screen time, has been linked to the development of myopia (nearsightedness) in kids. Today, we're sharing tools that can help your family practice healthy digital habits, like Plano App, UnGlue, and @screentimelabs. https://t.co/BI4JFiAZDe

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Our latest article highlights the efforts to support children's eye health in 2022. This year, we'll continue to share the latest myopia treatment options, education, and valuable information to help support parents and caregivers of children with myopia. https://t.co/NEkFsRszCz

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Winter break is officially here! Kids who spend more time outside are less likely to develop myopia. If you're looking for something to do, here are a few ideas and enjoy the outdoors. What are your plans for winter break?

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“Encourage your kids to go outside and do activities, even if they go for a walk,” Dr. Roxanne Achong-Coan, OD. By balancing screen time with outdoor time, you may help limit your child’s myopia and protect their vision as they grow older. https://t.co/pM0ydwjEoe

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It's time for part two with Dr. Coan of @coaneyecare! Today, Dr. Coan explains when to think about myopia control, shares information on treatment options, treatment length, and provides tips for what you can do to help with your child’s myopia at home. https://t.co/y2mTdgN4ch