ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2023
Perspectives and clinical practices of optometrists in Saudi Arabia concerning myopia in children.
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- Knowledge and Practices of South African Optometrists Regarding Childhood Myopia Management.Vision (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Prevalence of Refractive Errors Among School-Age Children and Adolescents in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Review
- Knowledge, attitude, and practice of non-ophthalmic medical staff toward myopia-related fundus lesions.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- An Insight into Knowledge, Perspective, and Practices of Indian Optometrists towards Childhood Myopia.Vision (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- A web-based, user-centered decision aid to support parental choices in myopia control: A development and usability study.Digital healthArticle
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Abstract
aimTo investigate the practice patterns of optometrists in Saudi Arabia regarding myopia management.
methodsAn internet-based survey was distributed to all practicing optometrists in Saudi Arabia (
resultsThe completed surveys were collected from 171 optometrists (9.06% response rate, 60% male). Knowledge regarding myopia-associated complications was prevalent but somewhat inaccurate among the respondents. Cycloplegic refraction at initial visit was used by 59% of the respondents. The cover test was the most reported binocular vision test (83%), and 38% of optometrists did not perform any ocular biometrics. Two-thirds prescribed single-vision spectacles for children with myopia. Increased time spent outdoors was selected by 80% of the practitioners who prescribed myopia control treatment as the primary approach. Insufficient support and lack of clinical experience in providing myopia treatment were reported as the most important factors limiting the adoption of myopia management strategies.
conclusionThe current optometric practices in Saudi Arabia require further investigation. Optometrists appear to be somewhat aware of myopia and the associated risks. However, most evidence-based myopia treatments are not being locally adopted, primarily because of lack of support, lack of experience, and limited availability.
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