Implementing a Myopia Management Program

Adding myopia management to your practice can improve patient outcomes and practice growth. Here's how to get started.

Assessing Readiness

Practice Evaluation

• Current patient demographics
• Staff capabilities
• Equipment needs
• Space requirements
• Financial considerations

Market Assessment

• Local demand
• Competition
• Referral sources
• Community needs

Essential Equipment

Must-Have

• Optical biometer (axial length)
• Topographer (for Ortho-K)
• Autorefractor
• Slit lamp

Nice-to-Have

• OCT
• Aberrometer
• Myopia management software
• Patient education displays

Treatment Options to Offer

Start With

• One or two treatments initially
• Build expertise before expanding
• Consider patient demographics
• Factor in training requirements

Common Starting Points

• Atropine (lowest barrier to entry)
• Ortho-K (if fitting experience exists)
• MiSight (straightforward fitting)
• Specialty glasses (easiest to implement)

Staff Training

Clinical Staff

• Treatment protocols
• Patient education
• Fitting procedures
• Follow-up care

Front Office

• Scheduling protocols
• Insurance/billing
• Patient communication
• Supply management

Patient Identification

Screening Criteria

• Age (typically 6-12 for new patients)
• Myopia presence or risk factors
• Family history
• Lifestyle factors

Referral Sources

• Pediatricians
• Schools
• Existing patients
• Community outreach

Workflow Development

Initial Consultation

• Comprehensive exam
• Risk assessment
• Treatment discussion
• Informed consent

Treatment Initiation

• Fitting/prescribing
• Patient education
• Follow-up schedule
• Supply management

Ongoing Care

• Regular monitoring
• Axial length tracking
• Treatment adjustments
• Annual comprehensive exams

Financial Considerations

Pricing Strategies

• Bundled vs. à la carte
• Annual programs
• Payment plans
• Insurance billing

ROI Expectations

• Initial investment recovery
• Ongoing profitability
• Patient retention value
• Referral generation