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The latest news, features and insight from across optics
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Studies predict that the global prevalence of myopia will rise from 28% of the world’s population to 50% by 2050. Optometrist and AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, discusses the growing prevalence and why it is time to embrace CPD in this field
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Three practitioners, at different stages of their myopia journey, share their experiences of offering management options in practice
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An international team of researchers has published new insight on how genetic defects result in arrested development of the fovea
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From a myopia management system to technology and lenses, addressing childhood myopia is high on the eye health agenda
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Simon Berry, optometrist and owner of DizzyDuck, told OT about a device to help optometrists treat patients with learning disabilities
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Sharing 10-year figures of diagnosis patterns, The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust also highlighted the role of optometrists in spotting symptoms
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The company has introduced information packs to help practices educate patients on myopia management
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This year, the awareness week will be themed around ‘Make your Eye Moves’ and will focus on encouraging activities that promote eye health and reduce the risk of myopia
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The online resource aims to support practitioners to “get started” in myopia management