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TIO: What variables affect your expectations curves can be used as a guide. Lifestyle changes,
for a myopia management intervention's such as reducing work hours and increasing
degree of success? What elements can cause outdoor time, can also be helpful. Axial length is
you to change your mind about the chosen a more accurate measure of myopia progression
intervention? than refraction. Additional interventions may
be necessary if growth is not within age-related
Dr. Ankit: Age, motivation, and compliance norms after 12 months.
are key factors in predicting the success of
myopia interventions. Predicted eye growth TIO: What areas of concern do you pay special
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