Top Institutions in Optometry and Pediatric Myopia Management
Institutions leading in this area typically combine clinical optometry expertise with pediatric ophthalmology, conduct large-scale epidemiological studies on myopia progression, and develop innovative myopia control interventions including contact lens technologies and practice management strategies.
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#1
The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Columbus, OH
Known for pioneering research in myopia control and pediatric contact lens fitting, OSU leads large clinical trials and develops evidence-based guidelines for managing childhood myopia.
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#2
University of Houston College of Optometry
Houston, TX
A leader in myopia research with extensive work on orthokeratology and soft contact lenses for myopia control in children, UHCO integrates clinical practice with cutting-edge research.
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#3
University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry
Berkeley, CA
UC Berkeley is recognized for its epidemiological research on childhood myopia rates and innovative approaches to myopia control including clinical trials on contact lens interventions.
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Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary / Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Combining ophthalmology and optometry expertise, this institution conducts advanced clinical research on pediatric myopia and innovative treatment modalities including contact lenses.