Patient related outcome measures · 2025
Awareness of Myopia Associated Complications and Perspectives on Myopia Management Among Parents of Children with Myopia in France and the UK.
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Hafizi Redona, Deferne Nadiya, Paudel Nabin, Angerer Alfred, Hsieh Hui-Ting
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PURPOSE: Myopia is a global public health issue, estimated to affect 50% of the world's population by 2050. Evidence suggests that reducing myopia by one diopter decreases the risk of myopia-related retinal complications by 40%. Despite the availability of several myopia control methods, their clinical adoption remains limited. To improve their uptake, enhancing parental awareness of myopia control is crucial. This study explores parental awareness of myopia-related complications, control interventions and their perspectives on myopia management in France and the UK.
PATIENT AND METHODS: A structured survey was conducted among 200 self-selected parents of children with myopia (100 France, 100 UK), via the TOM app, an online platform for tracking medication adherence. The survey assessed parental understanding of myopia complications, awareness of control strategies, perspectives on management, and financial concerns.
RESULTS: 74% of French and 88% of the UK parents reported being aware of at least one myopia-related long-term complication, with cataract the most recognized in France (66%) and glaucoma in the UK (76%). 50% of French and 43% of UK parents were unsure or unaware that myopia progression could be slowed. UK parents reported higher adoption rates of myopia control methods, including orthokeratology (47% France, 68% UK), atropine (46% France, 63% UK), and red-light therapy (44% France, 67% UK). Financial burden was a significant concern, with 59% of French and 52% of UK parents feeling strained by costs, particularly for glasses, contact lenses, and specialized treatments. Parents of children with faster myopia progression (>-1 dioptres/year) were more likely to report financial stress (p<0.001).
CONCLUSION: While most parents are aware of myopia complications, notable gaps exist in understanding control options. UK parents adopted control methods more frequently than French parents. Financial burden remains a significant concern, emphasizing the need for enhanced parental education and affordable access to myopia control.
PATIENT AND METHODS: A structured survey was conducted among 200 self-selected parents of children with myopia (100 France, 100 UK), via the TOM app, an online platform for tracking medication adherence. The survey assessed parental understanding of myopia complications, awareness of control strategies, perspectives on management, and financial concerns.
RESULTS: 74% of French and 88% of the UK parents reported being aware of at least one myopia-related long-term complication, with cataract the most recognized in France (66%) and glaucoma in the UK (76%). 50% of French and 43% of UK parents were unsure or unaware that myopia progression could be slowed. UK parents reported higher adoption rates of myopia control methods, including orthokeratology (47% France, 68% UK), atropine (46% France, 63% UK), and red-light therapy (44% France, 67% UK). Financial burden was a significant concern, with 59% of French and 52% of UK parents feeling strained by costs, particularly for glasses, contact lenses, and specialized treatments. Parents of children with faster myopia progression (>-1 dioptres/year) were more likely to report financial stress (p<0.001).
CONCLUSION: While most parents are aware of myopia complications, notable gaps exist in understanding control options. UK parents adopted control methods more frequently than French parents. Financial burden remains a significant concern, emphasizing the need for enhanced parental education and affordable access to myopia control.