Managing Myopia: Evolution of a New Standard of Care
Since the 13th century when spectacles were invented as a replacement for reading stones, the management of myopia has been almost...
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James Loughman
- May 22
- 3 min
Myopia Control: Every Dioptre Matters
The global prevalence of myopia has reached unprecedented levels and current projections indicate that about half of the world’s...
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James Loughman
- May 18
- 4 min
Smartphone addiction and myopia
Smartphone addiction - small screen, big risk for eye health The aetiology of myopia is multifactorial, involving interplay between...
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Jason Higginbotham
- May 15
- 3 min
Proud to support Myopia Awareness Week
According to the World Health Organization, myopia affects approximately 2.6 billion people worldwide, with the number projected to rise...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Hoya Lens UK launches MiyoSmart Sun Spectacles to slow down myopia progression
Hoya Vision Care, a leader in optical technology innovation has recently unveiled its MiYOSMART sun range which will soon be available in...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Mar 28
- 1 min
Myopia Focus Change.org Campaign surpasses 1500 Signatures!
Myopia Focus is thrilled to announce that our change.org petition has surpassed 1,500 signatures! This is a significant milestone for our...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Mark Bullimore Joins Myopia Focus Advisory Committee to Increase Awareness of Myopia Management
Myopia Focus is proud to announce the addition of Mark Bullimore to its Advisory Committee. Bullimore is an internationally renowned...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Mar 22
- 2 min
Myopia Focus celebrates World Optometry Day
World Optometry Day is celebrated annually on March 23rd to recognise the critical role that optometrists play in promoting eye health...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Mar 21
- 4 min
Axial Length in Myopia Management – Why does it Matter?
The myopia ‘epidemic’ is real. Undoubtedly, the overwhelming evidence points to lifestyle changes being the major cause of this...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Mar 6
- 3 min
100% Myopia
It’s been a whirlwind of a week since 100% Optical in London. I was so busy at the event and immediately afterwards that it is hard to...
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Michael O'Kane
- Mar 2
- 5 min
Myopia: Where genetics and schooling interact
In June 2022, we started an article on the role of genetics in myopia development with a question about whether myopia is a product of...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Feb 24
- 3 min
Survey Shows Clear Knowledge and Awareness Gap of the ‘Myopia Epidemic’ Amongst Parents
Myopia Focus has recently celebrated its first anniversary by conducting a survey to understand awareness of myopia and myopia management...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Feb 20
- 2 min
Myopia Focus Change.org Campaign Reaches 1000 Signatures
We are excited to announce that our petition which aims to change how myopia management is funded in the UK has reached 1000 signatures!...
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Morven Campbell
- Feb 9
- 2 min