Readability of Online Patient Education Materials for Myopia Management
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.
Authors
- Pinar Ozmizrak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2689-5346)
- Michelle Waugh
- Monica Jong
- Ian Flitcroft
Institutions
- University College Dublin (IE)
- IP Australia (AU)
- Temple Street Children's University Hospital (IE)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- CARE Canada (CA)
- Technological University Dublin (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics
- Published
- 2026-03-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44402-026-00030-6
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00