Myopia Focus

Eye Yoga?? No Thanks! At Myopia Focus, we work hard to raise awarness of myopia and educate parents as to what it 'really is', so when we saw This Morning's (ITV) feature on "Eye Yoga" - we felt we had to say something. We have sent an open letter to the producers of This Morning to address concerns about a recent segment on "eye yoga" that suggested it could enhance short-sighted vision. This claim is not supported by scientific evidence and directly contributes to misinformation - as could be seen in a follow up article in the Daily Mirror which carried even more damaging inaccuracies. Myopia is a serious global issue, affecting millions, and requires accurate, evidence-based interventions. The job of ECP's to increase awareness is hard enough Read our full letter to learn more about the facts and what parents need to know about myopia and the scientifically proven strategies to minimise it's long-term effects. https://zurl.co/PsnE Jason Higginbotham Emily J. Patterson Neema Ghorbani Mojarrad #myopia #awareness #ITV #ThisMorning #BenShepheard #JessParkinson #CatDeeley #DailyMirror #ECPs #Myopiamanagement

We're delighted to announce the release of our latest report, "Myopia Management in Focus: A 2024 Survey Report on UK Parental Awareness and Attitudes". This report delves into crucial insights on parents awareness and perception of myopia management Visit https://zurl.co/lLtw

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Myopia significantly increases the risk of glaucoma. Modern OCT with axial length ‘calibration’ normative data is useful in this regard.

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How are UK ECPs approaching myopia management? Uncover findings from Dr. Neema Ghorbani-Mojarrad and Sophie Coverdale's latest report. Essential reading for professionals seeking to enhance their practice.,https://zurl.co/NDkQ

Help parents find the right myopia management for their children by listing your practice on our 'Find a Specialist' map. Sign up is FREE and easy. #MyopiaSolutions #ECPList https://zurl.co/mH8j

Worried about myopia? You're not alone. Join our community and find support and advice on managing and preventing myopia #CommunitySupport Connect with our community today!,https://lnkd.in/gRJTHVy6

Closing Myopia Awareness Week with a big thank you to all who participated and spread the word. Let's keep the momentum going! #MAW2024 Stay involved!,www.myopiafocus.org