Blog: #MyopiaAndMe

We’re now into Day 4 of Myopia Awareness Week 2025, and so far we’ve (hopefully!!) encourgaed you to: ✔️ Book an eye tests ✔️ Spend some...

We know how easy it is to get swept up in the day-to-day rush. School runs, meals, screens, homework, repeat. But today, we’re pausing...

Day 2: Understand What Myopia Really Is and Why it Matters. #MyopiaAwarenessWeek2025

DAY 1. Today, is the first day of #MyopiaAwarenessWeek2025, and so here is our first blog post... Half of all children have never had an...

This week at Myopia Focus , we're proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week —a time to reflect on the wellbeing of our children and...

Dates to know: Myopia Awareness Week runs from Monday 19th May to Sunday 25th May 2025 . Initiated by the BVHI , this year the global...

We're delighted to announce that three fantastic optometry practices have joined the Myopia Focus network, each bringing unique strengths...

In 2016, the Brien Holden Institute (BHVI) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) published a hugely influential document. It...

At Myopia Focus, we are committed to keeping parents informed about the latest developments in myopia management. We are therefore...

Wondering what your eye prescription means? This article explains how to interpret the numbers, including SPH, CYL, and AXIS, and what’s considered mild, moderate, or high myopia. Learn how your prescription affects daily life and explore options like glasses, Ortho-K, and myopia control to manage and protect your vision.

As myopia control grows, does industry funding shape research outcomes? Can we trust the science behind new treatments?

Dr. Annegret Dahlmann-Noor Joins Myopia Focus Advisory Committee.

Another 100% Optical is in the bag, and what a whirlwind of conversations, innovations, and eye-opening moments it was. I was there...

The world is facing a silent but devastating public health crisis: the rapid rise of myopia (short-sightedness), particularly among...

A recent article in The Guardian highlights new research showing that every hour children spend on screens raises their risk of...

China’s Crackdown on Red Light Therapy for Myopia Management Control - AI Image As pointed out many times on this and other websites,...

As someone living with high myopia, I used to think that my prescription was just a number – higher than most clearly, but still, just a...

Behind the Scenes: Lily speaking to Presenter Rebecca Wilcox about her myopia A Surprise Opportunity It’s not every day that you get...

We’re thrilled to share that Lily and I were today featured on BBC Morning Live , discussing the growing global issue of...yeah you...

Australia has enacted pioneering legislation prohibiting children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms such as Facebook,...