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Research finds limited benefits of outdoor exposure for premyopic children
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Research finds limited benefits of outdoor exposure for premyopic children

Protective effect of time outdoors observed in hyperopes and premyopic children after spending >120 minutes/day outside.
Essilor Stellest 2.0 lenses demonstrate superior efficacy in slowing myopia progression
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Essilor Stellest 2.0 lenses demonstrate superior efficacy in slowing myopia progression

Upgraded FDA-authorized spectacle lenses for pediatric myopia control found to slow axial elongation more effectively after 1 year with advanced technology.
Sydnexis reports phase 3 topline data on SYD-101 eye drop for pediatric myopia
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Sydnexis reports phase 3 topline data on SYD-101 eye drop for pediatric myopia

The STAR study met both primary and secondary endpoints for low-dose atropine formulation—just days after the FDA’s NDA rejection.
Myopia may delay DR development and progression
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Myopia may delay DR development and progression

Study used Mendelian randomization to identify a causal relationship between myopia and diabetic retinopathy.
FDA rejects Sydnexis’ NDA for low-dose atropine drop
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FDA rejects Sydnexis’ NDA for low-dose atropine drop

SYD-101 still has the potential to become the first pharmaceutical option for progressive myopia for patients aged 3 to 14.
Myopia Profile debuts AI virtual assistant for disease management
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Myopia Profile debuts AI virtual assistant for disease management

Ask Kate is trained to deliver real-time, evidence-based responses to help ECPs stay updated on the latest clinical and scientific research.
GMAC launches free myopia awareness toolkit for ECPs
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GMAC launches free myopia awareness toolkit for ECPs

Downloadable resources include take-home brochures, social media graphics, and more to raise awareness and education of pediatric disease progression.
National trial to test preventative atropine drops for pediatric myopia
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National trial to test preventative atropine drops for pediatric myopia

The University of Houston and The Ohio State University researchers partner on NEI-funded study to test if low-concentrated drops delay onset of myopia.
Do seasonal variations impact myopia treatment efficacy?
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Do seasonal variations impact myopia treatment efficacy?

Researchers investigate whether the effect of orthokeratology varies base don the season.
Current trajectory of global eyecare access unlikely to meet 2030 goal
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Current trajectory of global eyecare access unlikely to meet 2030 goal

Study advocates for global efforts to equitably increase spectacle coverage to achieve 2030 goal.
New data finds increased prevalence of refractive surgery among cataract patients
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New data finds increased prevalence of refractive surgery among cataract patients

Clinicians may need to consider new ways of calculating IOL power due to prevalence of high myopia and previous refractive surgery.
Study identifies risk factors for myopic macular degeneration progression
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Study identifies risk factors for myopic macular degeneration progression

Axial elongation was shown to be a key risk factor for progression, among others.
iVeena submits IND to FDA for pediatric myopia clinical trial
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iVeena submits IND to FDA for pediatric myopia clinical trial

Company plans to initiate a multinational phase 2 study on IVMED-85, a PF and non-atropine daily eye drop intended to improve refraction and decrease AE rates.
New DOT lens data finds 75% pediatric myopia management efficacy after 12 months
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New DOT lens data finds 75% pediatric myopia management efficacy after 12 months

Latest clinical results support safety and effectiveness of SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology spectacle lenses—including 1-year following discontinued wear.
Air pollution exposure leading to more ocular disease cases among adults
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Air pollution exposure leading to more ocular disease cases among adults

Myopic eyes demonstrated increased risk of ocular disease with exposure to air pollution.
New data supports Hoya's DIMS lenses for myopic prevention among preschool-aged pediatrics
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New data supports Hoya's DIMS lenses for myopic prevention among preschool-aged pediatrics

Presented at ARVO, updated findings among the younger pre-myopics confirmed a protective effect of the patented and embedded technology on refractive status.
MiSight 1 day lens 7-year data supports long-term myopia control
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MiSight 1 day lens 7-year data supports long-term myopia control

Clinical study on dual-focus contact lens notes retained treatment gains among myopic eyes even after discontinued wear.
Potential link identified between myopia and reading in the dark
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Potential link identified between myopia and reading in the dark

Differences in bedroom illumination before sleep may impact myopia onset and progression in children.
Daily hour of screen time increases myopia risk by nearly 25%
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Daily hour of screen time increases myopia risk by nearly 25%

Investigators report significant increase in myopia risk seen with up to 4 hours of daily screen time, after which the risk rose more gradually.
Bausch + Lomb launches ortho-k lens fitting system
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Bausch + Lomb launches ortho-k lens fitting system

The Arise cloud-based platform syncs directly with diagnostic tools to create a customized lens design for myopia treatment in mere seconds—without the need for a fitting set.