Sept. 21, 2022
The International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control have announced the availability of The International Academy Certification in Myopia Management (IACMM). This certification (IACMM) requires preexisting board certification in optometry or ophthalmology, and extensive hours of directed study/training specified by the Academy.
The candidate must demonstrate mastery of specific skills including epidemiology of myopia, myopia-related pathology, data needed to assess risk and progression including axial length, and all therapeutic options available to manage this pandemic disease.
“After years of executing our educational program across the globe and seeing the resulting improvement in treatment practices, we believe that this new certification will have significant impact on improving the standard of care of myopia,” says Cary M Herzberg, OD, FIAOMC- President, IAOMC.
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The IACMM is achieved through self-guided study of course curriculum and attendance at “Myopia Management Bootcamp,” a 12-hour live course (in-person or remote attendance) presented by internationally recognized myopia management specialists. After course study is complete, the candidate must sit for a comprehensive written and oral exam to demonstrate mastery of established specific skills of myopia management.
The Academy, established in 2000, is focused on educating practitioners and the public about the myopia pandemic, its serious consequences and protocols to assess risk, myopic increase, treatment options and prevention.
For more information, click HERE or contact megan@AAOMC.org. The Academy’s upcoming annual conference will be held Sept. 28 – Oct. 2. For more information, visit: https://www.orthokmeeting.com/2022.
