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Welcome to mivision’s seventh annual myopia issue. When reflecting on our previous myopia issues, it’s clear that the profession has come a long way in its understanding of, and ability to treat this disease and yet, as Professor Arthur Ho told me in an interview, we still have far to go.

Professor Mingguang He is the Chair Professor of Experimental Ophthalmology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he is also the Henry G. Leong Endowed Professor in Elderly Vision Health.

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Using a technique they developed for studying eye fluid, researchers in the United States have found a way to measure ocular ageing, opening avenues for treatment of numerous eye diseases.

Proper regulation is required to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) doesn’t worsen health inequities across the system, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has warned. In a keynote address to the AI in Health Readiness Forum in October, AMA President Professor Steve Robson acknowledged the vast potential of AI.

Positive one-year interim retrospective data on NaturalVue Multifocal 1 Day contact lenses, produced by Visioneering Technologies (VTI), has been presented at the American Academy of Optometry’s annual meeting in New Orleans.

Renowned ophthalmologist Dr Jacqueline Beltz has developed a new range of makeup, specifically designed for people with eye conditions.

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Deep-tech startup XPANCEO has secured US$40 million in seed funding to launch the first contact lenses with augmented reality (AR) vision features.

Myopes considering atropine eye drops should be screened to ensure they have adequate negative fusional reserves and exophoria to compensate for any atropine-induced change in binocular vision during treatment, a Brisbane optometrist has suggested.

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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Vabysmo (faricimab, Roche) for the treatment of macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

A Melbourne ophthalmologist has developed a world-first nutraceutical supplement to support eye health, using 10 ingredients that have previously been evaluated in clinical trials for glaucoma.

An internationally awarded electronic patient record and referral system for eye care – developed by an Australian company and already gaining accolades in the United Kingdom – is being rolled out by the Centre for Eye Research Australia.

Use of the high-intensity statin regimen rosuvastatin (Crestor) was associated with a greater risk of diabetes and cataracts when compared with atorvastatin (Lipitor), according to a recent trial published in BMJ.1

The Australian Vision Convention (AVC) and the North Queensland Vision conference (NQV) provide a second-to-none educational experience in two of the most incredible locations Queensland has to offer: The beautiful Gold Coast and stunning Cairns.

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Long-term continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) may slow retinal disease progression. On the flip side, it may induce an increase in retinal microhaemorrhages.

The achievements of Dr Kate Taylor, Vice President Strategy and Business Development at iCare World Australia, have been recognised with a 2023 ‘Brilliant Women in Digital Health’ award.

Eye care professionals, their friends, and family are invited to join a seven-day guided walk of the spectacular Larapinta Trail in Central Australia, to raise money to help fund more Indigenous doctors to be trained to become ophthalmologists.

Swedish researchers have developed a 3D-printed eye implant, which they hope will present new opportunities for cell-based treatment of diabetes and other diseases.

Super Sunday, Optometry NSW/ ACT’s annual conference will take place on Sunday, 19 May 2024 at the Doltone House function centre on Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney.

Optometrist Warehouse, which recently opened a new practice at Campbelltown, in Greater Western Sydney, said it plans to “ramp up” its growth in 2024, with “a batch of locations” already identified.

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Practising optometrists considering therapeutic endorsement are now able to enrol to complete the graduate certificate in ocular therapeutics at university of new south wales. Accredited by ocanz, students will complete three part-time courses that cover the didactic and clinical components of ocular therapy. On completion of this specialised program, they will be able to prescribe topical therapeutic agents effectively, safely, and in line with relevant legislation to manage

A clinical artificial intelligence (AI) research group in the United Kingdom has created RETFound – the first foundation model of ophthalmology and one of the first in healthcare.

Optometrist Ian Gordon Sim has passed away peacefully at home after a long illness.

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It’s that time of year again! I invite you to dive into this special myopia issue of mivision, which features more than a dozen brand new articles on the latest research, treatments, and clinical implementations of myopia management.

As this year draws to a close, it is mind boggling to consider how far our knowledge and practice of myopia management has come.This article is an exploration of the latest knowledge of the myopia management landscape and myopia control treatments, with an eye to current clinical applications and future discoveries.

The topic of myopia goes beyond its impact on a person's eye health, because myopia also has significant impacts on public health in general. If not managed, nearsightedness can lead to many eye problems, some of which include serious sight-threatening diseases.

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Conjoint Professor Arthur Ho is a self-described “jack of most trades” – a generalist with a passion for multi-strand science who is able to “hop” between different disciplines and in doing so, grab and combine the best from the best in an effort to drive innovation.

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Professor Mingguang He presents the evidence to support the Eyerising, a home-use device originally intended for amblyopia treatment in China, which is successfully being used to slow myopia progression.

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The highly-respected white paper series from the International Myopia Institute (IMI) has turned its attention to key areas of myopia research and management in its 2023 iteration, as the IMI’s Dr Nina Tahhan writes.

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Low dose atropine has been integrated into the management of childhood myopia progression. Drs Linda Zheng and Caroline Catt detail the practicalities of prescribing and monitoring the effect of treatment.

We are facing a global epidemic of myopia, and high myopia in particular. To manage its impact and prevent sightthreatening complications, all eye health care providers have a moral responsibility to ensure patients with myopia are screened and cared for.

Myopia, a growing concern globally, presents many challenges in Australia and New Zealand due to its increasing prevalence and potential impact on eye health. Specsavers ANZ Optometry Director Dr Ben Ashby delves into the myopia landscape, sharing data and trends seen throughout Specsavers network, and highlights the measures being taken to provide exceptional care to patients affected by myopia.

The acquisition of new technology always comes at a cost, but as Sally Atkins found, the investment of time and money has brought reward.

Faced with a rapidly increasing prevalence of myopia across the world, and forecasts of half of the global population being myopic by 2050, 1soft contact lens companies rapidly adopted vision correction solutions demonstrated by research labs to simultaneously slow progression of myopia. Fast forward a decade and we are seeing spectacle lens solutions offering similar myopia control efficacy becoming increasingly available in clinical practice. Dr Paul Gifford explores the options.

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When considering the data on myopia control, Dr Emma Gillies urges eye care professionals to look outside the box of randomised control trials.

Menicon’s breakthrough gas permeable material, tisilfocon A, was originally registered and referenced with a permeability range of 163 ~ 172. However, its true permeability has now been confirmed at 180+. This article from Menicon’s Steve Newman explores the findings of a company white paper.

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One of the most significant developments in soft contact lens designs for myopia control in recent years promises both efficacy and visual acuity. This is what we’ve been waiting for, writes Dr Margaret Lam.

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While studying optometry, Annie Yu set her sights on volunteering to help prevent avoidable blindness in developing countries. Now she’s realising the importance of managing myopia progression in her local area.

Lens designers and manufacturers are continually searching for more effective ways to control myopia progression. In this article, Dominque Jorgensen sets out the options for myopia control with spectacle and contact lenses.

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Naturalvue (etafilcon a) multifocal 1 day contact lenses are indicated for the correction of myopia, presbyopia, and myopia progression control.

Optometry Australia has recently commenced a refresh of its Optometry 2040 project, as Skye Cappuccio explains.

Experts from 37 eye hospitals around the globe shared knowledge and expertise about eye care advances, research, and safety at the World Association of Eye Hospitals’ (WAEH) 17th annual meeting in Australia. Innovation in eye hospitals, quality in eye care, workforce issues, sustainability, philanthropy, and the important topic of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) were also discussed.

With passion, humour and friendship aplenty, the fourth Global Orthokeratology and Myopia Control Conference (GOMCC) in Singapore was a refreshing educational event that gave eye care professionals (ECPs) the opportunity to understand the big picture of myopia’s impact on eye health while delving deep into the detail of its management.

Specsavers demonstrated its might at the organisation’s 2023 annual clinical conference, presenting impressive evidence for the positive outcomes being achieved in eye health throughout Australia and New Zealand.

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SILMO 2023 was a kaleidoscope of colour and light that featured sustainability and the future as key components, while not losing sight of the current trends in fashion and style. Alan Saks was among the 31,000 visitors to scope it out.

Fitting a child with glasses for the first time can be a challenge – so too, ensuring that the child wears their glasses full time. But, as Michelle Hauschild learnt, once you crack it, it’s almost like discovering a child’s superpower.

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When two visionary partners – one with expertise in optometry and the other in dispensing – united, the iconic Melbourne titanium designer eyewear brand, RYAN ADDA was born. With Ryan’s expertise in optometry and Agnes’ background in dispensing, they created a leading eyewear brand that offers stylish and comfortable frames for people of all ages. mivision sat down with Ryan and Agnes to understand more about how they built their eyewear brand and the success it is now enjoying.

December 8–10, the 16th congress of the asia-pacific vitreo-retina society (apvrs) 2023, hong kong convention and exhibition centre, hong kong. Info: 2023.apvrs.org

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