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Professor Nicola Logan 

Nicola Logan is a Professor of Optometry and Associate Dean for Research and Enterprise, School of Optometry, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.  Nicola’s research interests are the epidemiology of refractive error, mechanisms underlying the development of myopia, and myopia control. Her current research projects include clinical trials in myopia control and risk factors for progression of myopia in children. Nicola leads an active myopia clinic at Aston University, and collaborates with other researchers as part of the Myopia Consortium UK and internationally as a taskforce chair for The International Myopia Institute. Nicola has been the recipient of awards for excellence in research and paediatric optometry research, and has been awarded a Life Fellowship from The College of Optometrists, UK

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Is atropine the next step for myopia?

The MHRA recently approved the use of low concentration atropine drops for childhood myopia in the UK. In this video, Professor Nicola Logan discusses the evidence regarding clinical efficacy, safety profiles and tolerability, rebound effect, and combination therapy with optical interventions. Participants will gain insights into how these interventions can be integrated into everyday practice, and future directions for the next steps in myopia management in the UK. After watching the video, you will be directed to a closed discussion group on LinkedIn, to interact with your peers. This lecture was originally delivered and recorded at 100% Optical

Closed: 02 July 2026

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Myopia: putting the evidence-base into practice

Myopia management is one of the fastest evolving areas of optometry, with new products becoming licensed to help slow the progression of myopia. In this video, Professor Nicola Logan will help you wade through the evidence-based research, exploring why myopia management is so important and how it can be used to help achieve the best outcome for patients. In order to collect interactive CPD points for this exam, you are required to join OT's LinkedIn group, where you will find a discussion thread relating to this exam.

Closed: 22 September 2022

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Myopia management - balancing the possible and impossible

In this lecture, Dr Nicola Logan will outline the evidence base and discuss the current and emerging options available for practitioners to offer to patients with progressing myopia. Dr Peter Hampson will then follow to discuss the steps that practitioners should take to ensure they manage the expectations of parents and patients and take a robust approach to consent and record keeping

Closed: 14 September 2020

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Axial length control

This video looks at whether we can modify the progression of myopia and hyperopia in children. Dr Logan and Dr Beasley explore the current evidence base, including the use of contact lenses, spectacles, lifestyle choices and pharmacological agents

Closed: 28 July 2019

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