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|Articles|September 24, 2015

Tips for preventing the progression of myopia

David Kading, OD, FAAO, shares his tips for helping to prevent the progression of myopia in children.

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Optometry Times Editorial Advisory Board Member David Kading, OD, FAAO, shares his tips for helping to prevent the progression of myopia in children. 

 

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