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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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Top Institutions in Ophthalmology - Pediatric Myopia Control

Institutions leading in this area combine clinical research in pediatric ophthalmology, myopia progression, and behavioral health studies to evaluate both the efficacy of myopia control treatments and the psychosocial factors influencing parental decision-making and treatment adherence.

  • #1

    National Eye Institute (NEI), National Institutes of Health

    Bethesda, MD

    NEI leads in large-scale clinical trials on myopia control interventions and public health research on vision disorders, including studies on behavioral factors affecting treatment uptake.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Vision Science
    • Pediatric Eye Disease
  • #2

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - School of Optometry

    Hong Kong, N/A

    Renowned for pioneering research on myopia progression and control, including clinical trials on orthokeratology and multifocal contact lenses, with a strong focus on patient and parental education.

    Key Differentiators

    • Optometry
    • Myopia Research
    • Pediatric Vision Care
  • #3

    University of Sydney - School of Optometry and Vision Science

    Sydney, NSW

    Internationally recognized for clinical research on myopia control interventions and behavioral studies on treatment adherence and parental decision-making.

    Key Differentiators

    • Optometry
    • Pediatric Ophthalmology
    • Myopia Control
  • #4

    University of California, Berkeley - School of Optometry

    Berkeley, CA

    Strong focus on translational research combining clinical myopia control studies with behavioral science to improve patient and parental engagement in treatment plans.

    Key Differentiators

    • Optometry
    • Vision Science
    • Myopia Research
  • #5

    Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    London, N/A

    Leading UK center for clinical research in pediatric ophthalmology and myopia control, integrating clinical trials with patient education programs addressing parental perceptions.

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Pediatric Eye Disease
    • Clinical Research

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