VEW 2022: Putting myopia control into practice

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Valerie M. Kattouf, OD, shares key highlights and takeaways from her 2022 Vision Expo West presentation titled "Myopia Control."

Valerie M. Kattouf, OD, associate professor of optometry and chief of the Dr. Robert and Lena Lewenson Center for Pediatric and Binocular Vision, Illinois College of Optometry, speaks with Optometry Times®' Alex Delaney-Gesing on key highlights and takeaways from her 2022 Vision Expo West presenation titled "Myopia Control."

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