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Case Study: Why Visual Hygiene is Critical in Myopia Control

February 23, 2026 By Alex Ong, Optometrist, CPNP (ANA), and Richie Huang, Optometrist, CPNP (ANA), B.Sc Optom Abstract In the era of...

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IMI Releases New White Paper on the Role of Light in Eye Growth and Myopia Development

Evidence from animal and human studies confirms light from outdoor time as a key strategy for delaying myopia onset, although the underlying...

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The Sleep-Vision-Nutrition Triad: A Holistic Approach to Myopia

December 2, 2025 By Alex Ong, Optometrist, CPNP (ANA), Singapore, and Richie Huang, Optometrist, CPNP (ANA), Taiwan Myopia is influenced by more...

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The Role of Astigmatism in Myopia Development, Progression and Control

November 17, 2025 By Ashley Wallace Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS This scoping review investigates how astigmatism influences the onset, progression and control...

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The Vision Council Releases New Report on Myopia Treatment Trends

September 9, 2025 ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Vision Council has released a new report that breaks down the latest trends in myopia...

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The Gray Zone: What Do We Do With Emerging Myopes?

August 15, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO Diplomate In the exam room, it’s becoming increasingly common to see a...

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CooperVision Launches Fifth National Myopia Awareness Campaign

July 28, 2025 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For the fifth consecutive year, CooperVision has launched a nationwide myopia awareness campaign. The national media...

Commonly Held Beliefs About Myopia That Lack a Robust Evidence Base

July 15, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO Diplomate The 2025 update by Brennan et al., published in Contact Lens...

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Sunshine, Screens and Sleep: Summer Habits That Can Help Curb Myopia Progression

June 16, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO Diplomate Another school year has come to a close, and summer is...

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Reexamining the ‘20-20-20’ Rule: Is It What You Think It is?

June 2, 2025 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM Let’s admit it: We have all become more and more digitally consumed. ...

The Child’s Role in Myopia Control: How Much ‘Say’ Should They Have?

Understanding the child’s role can lead to long-term treatment success and build trust with patients. May 15, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD,...

Screens Down, Eyes Up: Myopia Awareness Week 2025 Calls for Action on Eye Health

2025’s edition of Myopia Awareness Week homes in on the need for outdoor time and balanced near-work, calling for balanced lifestyle changes...

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Know Your Audience: Parental Influence in Myopia Management

May 1, 2025 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM Parents strongly influence and support the well-being of children and shape their...

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Setting Up a Corporate Myopia Clinic: A Step-by-Step Guide

May 1, 2025 By Sherman Tung, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, IACMM Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of practicing in various...

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Digital Screen Time and Myopia

April 15, 2025 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, Dipl AAO, FBCLA, FIACLE The systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis (DRMA) conducted by...

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Fighting Myopia: Are 20-Second Breaks Enough?

April 1, 2025 By Eman Alzghoul, PhD, FIACLE, FBCLA Modern environmental factors such as increased near work, reduced outdoor exposure, and artificial...

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The Lipson/Koffler Myopia Management Treatment Protocol

March 17, 2025 By Michael Lipson, OD, and Bruce Koffler, MD The following is the second of two articles on the assessment...

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How to Manage Progressive Myopia in Young Adults

February 3, 2025 By Eman Alzghoul, PhD, FIACLE, FBCLA Adult myopia progression is commonly observed in clinical practice, yet there is a...

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Six Insights About Myopia Management You May Not Remember, But Should

February 3, 2025 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, Dipl AAO, FBCLA, FIACLE To stay at the forefront of knowledge and provide...

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2024: A Remarkable Year for Myopia Management

January 2, 2025 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, Dipl AAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Juvenile-onset myopia has gained the scientific community’s attention, and...

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Review of Myopia Management Hosts THE Myopia Meeting in Markham/Greater Toronto Area

December 9, 2024 MARKHAM, Ontario, Canada – On Sunday, December 8, leaders in the eye care field gathered here for THE Myopia...

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Childhood Myopia and Dry Eye: Are They Related?

November 1, 2024 By James S. Wolffsohn BSc, MBA, PhD, Professor and Dean of the School of Optometry, Aston University There is...

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CooperVision’s Latest Myopia Media Campaign Addresses Raising Parental Awareness

October 30, 2024 SAN RAMON, Calif. — CooperVision has launched its fourth consecutive direct-to-consumer media campaign with the goal of raising parental...

Canadian Association of Optometrists Launches Myopia Awareness Campaign

October 8, 2024 OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada — The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) has launched a new national myopia awareness campaign in...

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Case Study: Diagnosing Pseudomyopia

August 15, 2024 By Dr. Maryam Jabbar, Lecturer, Optometry Department, The University of Faisalabad Subjective A 21-year-old South Asian female reports that...

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