Readability of Online Patient Education Materials for Myopia Management

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Authors

Ian Flitcroft · University College Dublin

Abstract

Online information about myopia management is generally written above the recommended sixth-grade reading level and does not meet all JAMA benchmarks. Websites that appear as top search results do not necessarily have easier readability. The readability of online patient education materials may influence access to treatment and outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Retinal Diseases and Treatments Glaucoma and retinal disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics

DOI: 10.1007/s44402-026-00030-6

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