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Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) · 5d
Cross-sectionalOphthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) · 2026

Myopia Awareness in Australia: Insights from a Nationwide Survey.

Mimi Vi, Isabelle Jalbert, Luke Arundel … Pauline Kang
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OphthalmologyCross-sectional

Only 15% of Australians knew treatments exist to slow myopia progression

Myopia Awareness in Australia: Insights from a Nationwide Survey.

Mimi Vi … Pauline Kang
Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) · 2026
Background

Myopia is an ocular condition that commonly develops in childhood and causes blurred distance vision.

Purpose

This study aims to assess the awareness and understanding related to myopia within the Australian community.

Methods

A cross-sectional nationwide survey was conducted between September and October 2024.

n = 68 participants
15%
Results
15%
most people didn't know slowing myopia is even possible
n = 68 participants
More results

Seventy-nine percent of participants had heard of the term myopia; however, there were aspects relating to risk factors, complications and treatment options that were poorly understood.

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

While many participants were aware of myopia, significant gaps existed in understanding its symptoms, risk factors and management.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

Public health initiatives are needed to improve community knowledge and promote early detection, prevention and treatment to reduce the long-term risk of visual impairment for myopic children.

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