Women in Ophthalmology - 10 Minutes of Science
10 minutes of science is a new podcast series from The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Women in Ophthalmology. Each edition features an expert in their field discussing an article of their choosing. These articles have been selected due to their impact on the real-world practice of ophthalmology. The series is aimed at the general comprehensive ophthalmologists and includes topics across a range of subspecialties. Hosted by Women in Ophthalmology Deputy Chair Dr Robyn Troutbeck, we welcome you to listen to 10 minutes of science.
Women in Ophthalmology - 10 Minutes of Science
S02E03 Considering it all Myopia control effect of defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) spectacle lens in Chinese children: results of a 3- year follow- up study
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Considering it all. Myopia control effect of defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) spectacle lens in Chinese children: results of a 3- year follow-up study
Dr Caroline Catt investigates myopia progression and axial elongation in children. Limitations on data impact treatment choices – what should be considered for DIMs lenses? Age, ethnicity, cost, access? Caroline considers it all, providing practical advice for anyone seeing children.
Caroline Catt is a Paediatric and general ophthalmologist working at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Liverpool Hospital NICU and Sydney Ophthalmic Specialists. She is a fledgeling researcher - establishing an ROP database with Save Sight Registries - and a mother of 2 pre-schoolers.