Blog: #MyopiaAndMe

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...

Professor Chen-Wei Pan, on the recent publication of a report on Role of industry sponsorship and outcomes of myopia control research

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...