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A myopia management journey

OT heard from CooperVision’s Elizabeth Lumb, and two participants from the MiSight 1 day clinical study, on experiences of myopia management and contact lenses

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Myopia Management Navigator resource launched

Optical organisations

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Children’s eye health will be a focus for World Sight Day 2024

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Paediatric practice in the spotlight

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Paediatric designs: the Star Fit collection

OT heard from Millmead Group’s James Conway, and Dr Alicia Thompson, about the data behind Continental Eyewear’s new collection for children

A young child in a blue jumper is fitted with lime green glasses by a SeeAbility staff member

SeeAbility Special Schools Eye Care team shortlisted for RNIB award

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Latest launches

Eyewear for all

Eyewear and lenses

A city centre is more clearly seen through myopia lenses with a black frame

How dispensing opticians should handle myopia management conversations

A rugby player sits in a library with seven infant school children on either side all holding books. Behind them stand Moin Valli, Chloe Starr and Rachael Rose.

Valli Opticians supports school reading project

Practitioner stories

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Amblyopia in childhood linked to obesity and heart attack risk

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An overview of myopia management

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Q&A: Hamza Mussa on myopia management

5 min read

Practitioner stories

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AOP hosts optometrist roundtable with MP Marsha de Cordova

Health services

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Deafblind UK and Anglia Ruskin University researching impact of deafblindness on young people

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On stage at 100% Optical: Discussion workshop: Great conversations in myopia management

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Using AI to predict long-term visual acuity in patients with high myopia

Deven

A day in the life of a business owner

“Myopia is our fastest growing sector within the business”

Owner of Enfield’s Hammond Opticians, Deven Lakhani, walks OT through a working day that starts with artisanal coffee and ends with a stir fry and family game time

6 min read

Practitioner stories

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Behind the brand

“Our main aim is to help resolve all the barriers to engagement in myopia management”

10 min read

Equipment and suppliers

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College of Optometrists publishes updated guidance

Clinical and regulatory

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Shamir launches myopia management lens

Eyewear and lenses

SP Giffords

Myopia Profile in focus

Practitioner stories

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SeeAbility project offers learning disability and autism awareness training

5 min read