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Calling All UK Optometrists: Be Part of the Next Myopia Treatment Trial

As awareness of myopia as a growing public health issue increases, so too does the need for evidence-based approaches to its management. With rates of myopia in children rising significantly in recent decades, early intervention has never been more vital. We're reaching out to UK-based optometrists to encourage them to take part in an exciting new opportunity that could shape the future of myopia care being conducted by Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology at NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre, one of the leading authorities on childhood eye health in the UK.


Help Shape the Future of Myopia Management


Annegret and her team, are developing a new clinical trial which will focus on the real-world use of myopia control treatments in everyday optometric practice. The study will explore the effectiveness of various interventions—such as peripheral-plus spectacle lenses and dual-focus contact lenses—and how these can be implemented in high-street settings.


Before the trial begins, the team would like to understand how myopia is currently being managed across UK practices. Your input will help design a study that reflects the realities of clinical practice and ensures that findings are relevant and applicable across the sector.


We Need Your Insights


The team are currently gathering information on:


  • The range of myopia treatments being offered in the UK

  • Which assessment techniques are used in high-street optometry

  • How clinical trials can best be integrated into routine practice


If you're a practising optometrist and are passionate about the future of paediatric eye care, please take a moment to complete this short 3-minute survey:



Your participation is a vital step towards improving outcomes for children at risk of progressive myopia and ensuring that research reflects the needs and experiences of UK practitioners.


We believe this collaboration between research and clinical practice is key to developing effective, accessible treatments for short-sighted children—now and in the future.


Let’s Work Together to Tackle the Myopia Epidemic


Join us in making a difference. Whether you're already delivering myopia control or just beginning to explore your options, your experience is invaluable.


Together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to grow up with the healthiest vision possible.


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