Myopia Archives - Insight Presented by Prime Creative Media Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:54:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.insightnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-Insight-favicon-32x32.png Myopia Archives - Insight 32 32 Fresh six-year MiYOSMART data unveiled at ARVO https://www.insightnews.com.au/fresh-six-year-miyosmart-data-unveiled-at-arvo/ Thu, 05 May 2022 05:49:47 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=27168
MiYOMART was launched in Australia in October 2020.

New six-year data on Hoya Vision Care’s defocus myopia spectacle lens presented at ARVO 2022 has answered key questions over rebounding effects and the lens’ ability to sustain its myopia controllingRead More

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MiYOMART was launched in Australia in October 2020.
New six-year data on Hoya Vision Care’s defocus myopia spectacle lens presented at ARVO 2022 has answered key questions over rebounding effects and the lens’ ability to sustain its myopia controlling
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]]> Atropine for myopia control: science and practice https://www.insightnews.com.au/atropine-for-myopia-control-science-and-practice/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:37:48 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=26539
The optimum atropine concentration for myopia has been the focus of studies that have offered several twists.

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The optimum atropine concentration for myopia has been the focus of studies that have offered several twists.
At the completion of this CPD activity, optometrists will have developed their knowledge of atropine as a treatment for myopia management. Including: 
 Understand the clinical rationale
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]]> Low-dose atropine EIKANCE secures first myopia TGA approval https://www.insightnews.com.au/low-dose-atropine-eikance-secures-myopia-tga-approval/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 23:40:17 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=26164
Eikance 0.01% atropine was approved by the TGA in September 2021.

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Eikance 0.01% atropine was approved by the TGA in September 2021.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved EIKANCE 0.01%, Australia’s first low-dose atropine eye drop for myopia progression in children and young teenagers. The eye drop therapy – with
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]]> An Aussie optometrist’s experience with Menicon orthoK technology https://www.insightnews.com.au/an-aussie-optometrists-experience-with-menicon-orthok-technology/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 03:58:57 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=25337
OrthoK has become increasingly popular for children and young adults who want to be spectacle-free.

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OrthoK has become increasingly popular for children and young adults who want to be spectacle-free.
One of Australia’s first optometrists to begin prescribing relatively new orthokeratology (orthoK) lens technology from Menicon has detailed the impact it’s having at a clinical level. Ms Heidi Hunter,
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]]> Aussie optometrists headlining global myopia virtual event https://www.insightnews.com.au/aussie-optometrists-headlining-global-myopia-virtual-event/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 03:00:31 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=24347
Queensland optometrist Dr Kate Gifford (left) and Melbourne's Dr Philip Cheng.

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Queensland optometrist Dr Kate Gifford (left) and Melbourne's Dr Philip Cheng.
Australian optometrists Dr Kate Gifford and Dr Philip Cheng are among a selection of global industry leaders presenting at an upcoming World Council of Optometry (WCO) virtual event to discuss a global
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]]> Harnessing the potential of your contact lens portfolio https://www.insightnews.com.au/harnessing-the-potential-of-your-contact-lens-portfolio/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 04:07:46 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=23893 Menicon Australia contact lens

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Attracting and retaining patients with contact lens products has become increasingly difficult with the rise of online retailers. But Menicon Australia is one major manufacturer choosing to
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]]> WCO and CooperVision develop myopia management resource https://www.insightnews.com.au/wco-and-coopervision-develop-myopia-management-resource/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 23:55:12 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=22649 Myopia child glasses kid children International Myopia Institute
Optometry Australia has awarded a maximum of 6 CPD hours for the event.

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Optometry Australia has awarded a maximum of 6 CPD hours for the event.
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and CooperVision have jointly developed an online myopia management resource designed to enable eyecare professionals – regardless of geographic location – to apply
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]]> MiSight 1 Day contact lens now approved in China https://www.insightnews.com.au/misight-1-day-contact-lens-now-approved-in-china/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:00:42 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=22189 china myopia children misight 1 day
Around 14% of six-year-olds are myopic, but prevalence soars to 80.5% among high school students.

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Around 14% of six-year-olds are myopic, but prevalence soars to 80.5% among high school students.
CooperVision has made history in China, with its MiSight 1 Day soft contact lens designed for myopia control now the first indicated product of any type in the socialist republic that may slow the progression
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]]> New study lends weight to pandemic and myopia link https://www.insightnews.com.au/new-study-lends-weight-to-pandemic-and-myopia-link/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 03:00:09 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=22039 Child hong kong myopia
The researchers studied the eyes of 1,793 children, all part of the Hong Kong Children Eye Study.

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The researchers studied the eyes of 1,793 children, all part of the Hong Kong Children Eye Study.
A Hong Kong study highlighting a significant decrease in the time schoolchildren have been able to spend outdoors and a sharp increase in screen time is the latest to join mounting evidence that a rise
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]]> International Myopia Institute appoints new chief scientist https://www.insightnews.com.au/international-myopia-institute-appoints-new-chief-scientist/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:00:52 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=21194 Myopia child glasses kid children International Myopia Institute
Optometry Australia has awarded a maximum of 6 CPD hours for the event.

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Optometry Australia has awarded a maximum of 6 CPD hours for the event.
The International Myopia Institute (IMI) has appointed the UK’s Professor James Wolffsohn as its chief scientist, following the retirement of Professor Earl Smith. Wolffsohn has been a member of the
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