As optometric practices around the country emerge from the COVID-19 shutdown there is hope that maybe things are returning to normal, or something like it. But the truth is, almost everything is different now. Safety protocols that changed how we could see patients are still in place, and the number of in-person visits is still fewer than it used to be. This is a problem, especially for parents of newly diagnosed myopes, because an effective myopia management program is a years-long process and needs frequent contact between parents, the patient and their eye care professional. Read More