The International Myopia Institute (IMI) announced the publication of its latest consensus editorial “Myopia Correction, Myopia Control, and Myopia Management: Definitions and Recommended Usage.” Now available on Open Access in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS) and at myopiainstitute.org, this editorial serves as a gateway to the 2025 IMI White Paper series, giving long-needed clarity to foundational terminology used in clinical, research, and regulatory settings.

IMI notes that with the increasing prevalence of myopia worldwide, consistency in terminology is critical. Confusion, whether between “correction,” “control,” or “management,” can complicate communication among practitioners, researchers, regulators, and patients. This editorial aims to resolve ambiguity by offering clear, distinct definitions for each key term.

Key definitions from the editorial include:

• Myopia correction refers to optical devices or interventions (eg, spectacles, contact lenses, refractive surgery) that restore best-corrected visual acuity, without any intended impact on slowing myopia progression.
• Myopia control is a more targeted approach involving interventions specifically designed to slow myopia progression and axial elongation. It often includes treatment efficacy monitoring and carries specific regulatory significance in many countries.
• Myopia management denotes a comprehensive, evidence-based care model, including risk assessment, timely correction, lifestyle recommendations, myopia control interventions, and ongoing monitoring, to prevent or reduce progression and manage long-term complications throughout life.