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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...

Richard Kadri-Langford
Dec 5, 20232 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Nov 29, 20231 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Oct 26, 20231 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Sep 7, 20233 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Sep 6, 20232 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Aug 15, 20232 min read


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...

Doaa Alramlawi
Jul 25, 20233 min read


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...

Emily Patterson
Jul 24, 20234 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Jul 12, 20232 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Jul 5, 20233 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Jun 12, 20232 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Jun 8, 20233 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
May 24, 20232 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
May 22, 20233 min read


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...

James Loughman
May 22, 20237 min read


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...

James Loughman
May 22, 20233 min read


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...

James Loughman
May 22, 20233 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
May 15, 20233 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Apr 26, 20232 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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