Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford just returned from the annual educational conference of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (AAOMC) in Scottsdale, Az. International speakers presented on a variety of topics, but the myopia epidemic and its impact on public health, and new methods for slowing nearsightedness in kids were the top priority. Over 500 doctors attended, representing the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, China, Mexico, Australia, and many others.
Dr. Nate delivered two lectures at the AAOMC meeting. The first was a workshop designed to teach attending doctors different strategies of myopia control. The second was aimed at improving communication between myopia specialists and other professionals, such as pediatricians.
The AAOMC is part of the International Academy of Orthokeratology (IAO), a worldwide organization of orthokeratologists who provide a non-surgical alternative for the correction of nearsightedness, astigmatism, hyperopia, presbyopia and myopia control. Dr. Nate has been a lecturing member of AAOMC for many years.
Myopia (nearsightedness) is an epidemic disease affecting over one billion children and adults worldwide, with expectations that the number will hit 2.5 billion by 2020. Extensive research has proven that there are many methods, including ortho-k, specialized soft contacts, and prescription eye drops, that can slow the progression of nearsightedness. This can reduce the risk of retinal detachments and glaucoma as well as the social issues associated with wearing thick glasses. For more information go here or call us at (813) 792-0627.
You can find more information on myopia, orthokeratology, and to find a provider near you go to: www.orthokacademy.com.
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