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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


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Apr 19, 20232 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Mar 28, 20231 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Mar 24, 20232 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Mar 21, 20234 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Mar 6, 20233 min read


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...

Jason Higginbotham
Feb 24, 20233 min read


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!...

Jason Higginbotham
Feb 20, 20232 min read


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...

Morven Campbell
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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