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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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
- Apr 19
- 2 min
5 Reasons why you need to be offering Myopia Management
The rapid rise in myopia rates over the past few decades has become a growing concern for eye care professionals and public health...
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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 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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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
Myopia pledge challenge issued by World Council of Optometry
Such is the prevalence of myopia nowadays that it might be easy to dismiss it as a ‘modern disease;’ an unavoidable by-product of life in...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Nov 24, 2022
- 2 min
What is axial length in myopia?
Our eyes may either be windows to the soul or onto the world, depending on which quotation you are looking at, but how much do we know...
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Jason Higginbotham
- Sep 8, 2022
- 2 min