Blog: #MyopiaAndMe

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...

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.

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...

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,...

A worrying upward trend in myopia cases that leads to even more than 50% global prevalence?

Offering low-dose atropine (LDA) as a therapy for myopia control in the UK faces several key challenges.