Blog: #MyopiaAndMe

If your child is short-sighted (myopic), you’ve probably wondered: how long is an eye prescription good for? The short answer is that a glasses prescription is a snapshot of your child’s vision on the day of the eye test. Children’s eyes can change quickly, especially when myopia is progressing, so relying on an old prescription can leave them struggling to see clearly and may delay important myopia management. How long does a glasses prescription last in practice? In the UK,

If your child has been diagnosed with myopia (short-sightedness), you’ve probably heard terms like “20/20 vision” during eye tests. But what is 20/20 vision, does it mean perfect eyesight, and how does it relate to children with myopia? Here’s a clear, parent-friendly guide. What is 20/20 vision? 20/20 vision describes visual acuity — how clearly someone can see at a standard distance on an eye chart. In the UK you may also see 6/6, which is the metric equivalent of 20/20. If

If your child is short‑sighted (myopic), you’ve probably heard about orthokeratology (Ortho‑K) contact lenses and low‑dose atropine eye drops. A recent peer‑reviewed study in BMC Ophthalmology, “ Longitudinal safety and efficacy of dual treatment with orthokeratology lenses and 0.01% atropine eye drops: a focus on epithelial changes and tear film stability ,” adds helpful reassurance for families considering this combination approach What the study looked at and why it matter

There has been a major development in childhood myopia management in the UK. For the first time, low-dose atropine (LDA) – one of the most widely researched and evidence-backed treatments for slowing myopia progression – has received regulatory approval.

A large new study from Hong Kong has found that children who consumed more omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids were less likely to be myopic, suggesting diet may play a helpful role alongside proven myopia management. The research, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology ( Dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids as a protective factor of myopia: the Hong Kong Children Eye Study ), adds to a growing body of evidence linking overall health and eye growth. What are

Parents often ask why their child’s myopia (short-sightedness) seems to creep up during the school years. A growing body of research...

Myopia (short-sightedness) is rising fast around the world, and parents often worry about screens, homework, and not enough time...

At Myopia Focus , we're advocates of myopia management and try and raise awareness and give parents the information they need to make...

If you’ve been following along with our blog posts this week — thank you.If you’ve taken even one small action — booked an eye test,...

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:  Initiated by the BVHI , Myopia Awareness Week takes place from Monday 19th to Sunday 25th May 2025 . The global theme...

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...

New UK Study Highlights Barriers to Myopia Management Uptake Myopia Focus Advisory Committee member, Neema Ghorbani-Mojarrad, alongside...

As awareness of myopia as a growing public health issue increases, so too does the need for evidence-based approaches to its management....

As a member, of Myopia Focus, you will likely know, we don't ask a lot from you, but now is the time for us to ask for your help. ... to...