The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted a resolution supporting classification of myopia as a disease. Growing concern about the long-term ocular risks associated with high myopia is driving calls for greater public education, childhood screening, and access to early intervention.

The AMA designation of myopia as a disease adds momentum to efforts in the United States to improve access to myopia management devices and insurance coverage for children and adolescents. It also supports expanded public health education and improved childhood screening.

Marcolin and Marchon Eyewear, both part of VSP Vision, have announced a series of global leadership appointments.

Lorenzo Barberio is now Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, for both Marcolin and Marchon Eyewear as the companies bring their regional operations together. He was previously Marcolin’s Head of Sales for Asia-Pacific.

He will report within a newly integrated Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific business led by Ross Brownlee, who joined as President of Eyewear in September. The companies also announced appointments covering the Americas and Latin America.

VSP Vision acquired Marcolin in December 2025.