Pipeline
Eyenovia's phase 3 pediatric myopia trial fails primary goal
Company reports insignificant findings on drug-device combo of low-dose atropine and its Optejet system; announces next steps.
Research
Omnibus model identifies framework for effective myopia management
New research out of the 2024 AAOpt meeting investigates two key—but broad—areas of disease progression among pediatric patients.
Research
How does peripheral defocus impact pediatric myopia development?
Researchers explore whether peripheral defocus of the horizontal direction increases the risk of myopia development in children.
Research
Is weekly or daily atropine more effective for pediatric myopia management?
Weekly 1% atropine drops may be a potentially effective treatment in younger and mildly myopic patients.
Research
HOYA reports 8-year data on DIMS spectacle lenses for pediatric myopia
Long-term study evaluated myopia control effect and user experience of patients wearing HOYA’s MiYOSMART spectacle lenses.
Business
Global Myopia Awareness Coalition adds international members
The Singapore Optometric Association and Optometry Australia have joined the industry coalition’s fight against myopia.
Research
Short-term sunlight exposure impacts pediatric myopia development
New study investigates how sun exposure may impact fundus blood flow perfusion.
Research
How effective is ortho-k in slowing AL growth for pediatric myopia?
Ortho-k for myopia control was very effective and not effective in 40% and 25% of study participants respectively.
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Physically active kids less likely to develop myopia
Cross-sectional study investigates physical activity’s effect on childhood myopia prevalence
Research
Data supports prior findings on red light therapy for pediatric myopia management
New research assesses the efficacy and safety of 650 nm LLRL for myopia treatment in children.
Events
The Myopia Collective selects over 60 ODs to lead US myopia control efforts
Inaugural cohort of Change Agents from across the country will lead the charge to disrupt the current standard of pediatric myopia care.
Research
Myopia Management Navigator targets global advancements in care
Myopia expert shares clinical input on this user-friendly digital platform designed for ECPs and patients.
Research
Atropine 0.05% for myopia shows promise in 5-year LAMP study
Extended data builds on prior 1-year and 3-year findings regarding atropine effectiveness for childhood myopia.
Pipeline
Dopavision reports topline data in photobiomodulation myopia trial
Virtual reality-based app provides a non-invasive method for possibly increasing dopamine levels in the retina to mitigate and manage the disease.
Research
World Council of Optometry partners with CooperVision on myopia management resource
The Myopia Management Navigator is designed as a user-friendly, evidence-based online platform to guide clinicians, patients, and allied professionals.
Events
CooperVision and AOA launch The Myopia Collective
Optometric initiative seeks to disrupt the current standard of care and educate/advocate for myopia management.
Research
Pathologic myopia has a new grading scale
Diffuse chorioretinal atrophy is a key clinical trait for novel pathologic myopia grading system.
Business
Global Myopia Awareness Coalition names 2024 Board of Directors
Industry coalition selects eight industry leaders to join its fight against pediatric myopia.
Research
Survey identifies myopia management in over 60% of clinical practices
Data shows ECPs would benefit from initiating myopia treatment and monitoring axial length more.
Research