Research estimates myopia will affect 50% of the world by 2050, and recent COVID lockdowns appear to have only worsened the situation. As more patients – and their parents – seek effective interventions, practitioners should prepare to meet this oncoming public health demand. Read more
Spectacles that use SightGlass Vision’s trademarked Diffusion Optics Technology have demonstrated efficacy in slowing the progression of myopia in children, based on 24-month interim data from its pivotal multisite clinical study. Read more
Myopia’s prevalence has spawned all-new innovation and unexpected collaborations. One of those is a three-way company alliance promising Australian optometrists a new one-two approach to myopia management. Read more
The first SightGlass Vision myopia spectacles are starting to reach the market as EssilorLuxottica and CooperCompanies announce their joint venture has commenced operation. Read more
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved EIKANCE 0.01%, Australia’s first low-dose atropine eye drop for myopia progression in children and young teenagers. Read more
Data from a six-year multicentre clinical trial confirms that CooperVision MiSight 1 day contact lenses provide myopia control for nearly all children, according to a new peer review paper. Read more
New seven-year findings from CooperVision’s MiSight 1 day contact lens clinical trial shows no evidence of myopia control rebound in children 12 months after treatment has ended. Read more
A new paper comparing axial elongation differences among untreated myopes, myopes fitted with a control contact lens and emmetropes has helped further the understanding of myopia control efficacy in the context of normal childhood eye growth. Read more
The term ‘quarantine myopia’ has been coined to describe what appears to be a worsening of the condition in many paediatric patients due to lockdowns across the world. RHIANNON BOWMAN asks whether Australian optometrists and parents should be worried. Read more
Hoya Lens Australia and Designs for Vision (DFV) are joining forces to increase awareness of myopia management strategies and aid eyecare professionals to grow this facet of their practice. Read more