The Hoot method

We believe that myopia management is not only about the Ortho-K lenses or the Atropine drops, it's also about helping your child change behaviors that help them naturally control myopia progression to become more confident and successful.

1

Select a Doctor

CHOOSE A MYOPIA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Select a doctor for a consultation
Our network of myopia specialist is growing every day
Our platform helps Optometrists who specialize in Myopia Management
If a Hoot myopia management doctor is not in your area, please let us know and we’ll help you find one

2

Online Assessment

Review Your Child’s Latest Eye Exam

How much did your child’s prescription increase?
How rapid is the myopia progression?
Understand what factors have changed
Is your child myopic (nearsighted)?

Complete Family History of
Vision & Genetic Profile

Understand parents’ vision progression
Understand long term risk
Review insights with doctor

Understand Child’s Screen Time,
Studying Habits and Outdoor Time

How much time does the child spend on screens? Remote school versus gaming, etc.?
What kind of near work is your child doing?
What’s their posture in school or online?
Level of stress? Social interaction?

3

Visit Doctor & Personalize a Plan

1-2 hour Consultation Visit

Conduct non-invasive diagnostic testing using Topography instrument and Axial length measurement
Review your child’s eye exam results & data
Doctor explains about myopia control, why it occurs and why we should slow myopia progression as well as treatment options.

Discuss your concerns and questions
Determine whether or not your child is a candidate for myopia management and which treatment would be best suitable: Orthokeratology, Atropine Drops or Dual Focused Contact Lenses
Doctor may fit your child with a trial Ortho-K lenses to assess fit and function
Review your options
Sign Up for program

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Personalize Your Child’s Plan

Sign up for either program:

Orthokeratology Plan
Atropine Drops Plan
Soft Contact Lenses Plan
Enroll your child in Hoot Behavioral Coaching Program to help them reduce screen time, increase outdoor play, improve study posture and gain new understanding of positive lifestyle changes that impact their myopia

4

The Doctor and Our Team Work with You and
your child to Implement the Plan

Implementation

Schedule six to eight visits over 12-month period
We customize your child’s Ortho-K lenses or Soft Contact Lenses or Atropine Drops treatment
Insertion & Removal Training Day for Lenses

Video training modules for kids to learn lens care, wearing while sleeping and more
Doctor talks to your child about reducing screen time and importance of good studying posture
Monitor progress of behavioral factors

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5

See Improvements & Review New Goals

Adjust Care Plan During
Unlimited Visits over 12 months

Adjust your child’s plan with new insights
Change or swap lenses as needed
Call or Text Doctor or Staff 24/7

Video calls when you need them
Learning, training sessions live and on video demand
Meet with Doctor when needed

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12-Month Milestone Appointment

Celebrate your child’s 1 year appointment and
commitment to adhering to their myopia care plan
Celebrate success of halting or slowing
down the progression of myopia

How to Get Started

1

Select one of our Myopia Management Doctors near you and make an appointment for a consultation.
2

Meet with the Doctor to learn about myopia in your child and to see if your child is a candidate for the Myopia Care Program.
3

Begin the Myopia Care program supported at every step by the Doctor and Hoot's clinical care team.

"Your action right now can help
ensure your child's future vision."

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