Myopia, also known as short‑sightedness, is becoming more common around the world. Many children today develop myopia at a young age, and once it starts, it often gets worse as they grow. High levels of myopia can increase the risk of serious eye problems later in life. One of the biggest questions parents, teachers, and eye care professionals ask is: what can we do to help reduce the risk of myopia in children? A large new study from China offers a clear and hopeful answer. The research...

Axial length is now widely recognised as the gold standard for monitoring myopia progression . But there’s a problem. Most patients — especially children — don’t have historic axial length data . What they do have is: Spectacle prescriptions Refraction history Clinical notes So the question becomes: Can we use that existing data to estimate what axial length might have been? That’s exactly why we’ve developed the Myopia Focus Axial Length Estimator . Why This Tool Exists In an ideal world,...

Myopia, or short‑sightedness, is rising rapidly around the world. Today, about 2 billion people are affected, and this number is expected to climb to nearly 5 billion by 2050. High myopia, which can lead to serious eye diseases later in life, is also becoming more common. For years, experts have known that myopia is caused by a mix of genetics and environmental factors, such as time spent outdoors, near‑work activities, and screen use. But new research suggests another important factor may be...