In focus: a closer look at Red-Light Therapy for myopia control with Eye Rising International
Red Light Therapy for myopia control, has certainly created a lot of buzz in the market and naturally we were interested in finding out...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Nov 29
- 1 min
Eyes on the Future: Myopia Focus Petition Surpasses 2000 Signatures
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our mission to reshape the narrative around myopia in the United Kingdom. Our...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Oct 26
- 1 min
Are our tech habits causing our eyes to change shape?
The surge in digital device use, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers, has raised concerns about their potential association with...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Sep 7
- 3 min
The Rising Tide of Myopia: A Call to Action for Eye Care Professionals
In today's digital age, our lives are increasingly dominated by screens and near-work activities. While this has brought about numerous...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Sep 6
- 2 min
A Vision for Change: Get Your Free Myopia Focus Awareness Cards
We're thrilled to announce an exciting addition to the Myopia Focus campaign! Our mission to raise awareness about myopia and its...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Into Focus: The World Health Organization's outlook on myopia's significance
In our fast-paced modern world, the increasing prevalence of myopia has caught the attention of health organizations worldwide. Among...
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Doaa Alramlawi
- Jul 25
- 3 min
Meet our Myopias Focus Contributor Doaa AL-Ramlawi
Doaa AL-Ramlawi is a highly skilled Palestinian Optometrist hailing from the Gaza Strip and is the first practice in the middle east to...
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Emily Patterson
- Jul 24
- 4 min
The benefits of daylight for myopia – is there any substitute?
Protective effect of daylight It is well known that time spent outdoors is linked to lower overall myopia, slowing myopic refraction by...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Jul 12
- 2 min
Dopavision's MyopiaX-1 Clinical Trial Gains Momentum: Promising Innovations in Myopia Treatment
Dopavision, an innovative company committed to developing cutting-edge technologies and treatments for myopia, has just announced the...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Jul 5
- 3 min
Should myopia management be renamed as axial length management?
The blog post is a response to an article by Jason Higginbotham, the Managing Editor of Myopia Focus, which was featured in The New...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Jun 12
- 2 min
A new lens for myopia control. Will it prove a hit with parents?
New digitally surfaced lens clinically proven to slow myopia progression During Myopia Awareness Week last month, renowned Independent...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Jun 8
- 3 min
Now BIG TECH are focusing on Myopia: Apple Provides Powerful Insights into Vision Health
Earlier this week Apple announced a groundbreaking move of two new health features that will be launched as part of the iOS 17 software...
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Jason Higginbotham
- May 24
- 2 min
Myopia Focus Unveils Practitioner Hub for Eye Care Professionals
Myopia Focus is delighted to announce the introduction of its educational platform for eye care professionals, the Myopia Focus...
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Jason Higginbotham
- May 22
- 3 min
Myopia Focus Strengthens Advisory Committee with Ocumetra's Visionary Trio
Happy Myopia Awareness Week, with this in mind we have some exciting news to share. We are pleased to announce that James Loughman and...
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James Loughman
- May 22
- 7 min
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
Defining pre-myopia: a new term for an age-old condition
Over two millennia ago, Aristotle (350BC) first coined the term myopia. He was likely describing the “closed eye” appearance of those...
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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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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
Myopia Focus featured by the New Optometrist
Earlier this month Myopia Focus was featured in an article published by the New Optometrist an online resource that recognises the...
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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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