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The Ophthalmologist / Issues / 2026 / April / Understanding Parental Perceptions and Barriers to Myopia Control Uptake
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Understanding Parental Perceptions and Barriers to Myopia Control Uptake 

How risk perception, safety concerns, and practical realities shape treatment decisions

By Síofra Harrington, Patricia Delbeke, Arnaud Sauer, Andrzej Grzybowski 4/23/2026 5 min read

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5 Key Takeaways
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    Parental perceptions significantly influence the decision to initiate myopia control interventions in children.

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    Many parents view myopia as a benign condition, underestimating its long-term ocular risks and delaying intervention.

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    Parental experience with myopia and health literacy impact their understanding and acceptance of myopia control options.

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    Concerns about treatment safety and efficacy, particularly regarding pharmacological interventions, hinder myopia control uptake.

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    Effective communication and shared decision-making are essential to align parental perceptions with clinical recommendations for myopia management.

This content is an AI-generated, fully rewritten summary based on a published scholarly article. It does not reproduce the original text and is not a substitute for the original publication. Readers are encouraged to consult the source for full context, data, and methodology.

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