Myopia Awareness Campaign Created by Optometry Confederation of India
Optometry Confederation of India (OCI)’s Myopia task force formed a coalition named TEAAM (Training, Education, Awareness, Advocacy for Myopia). OCI’s TEAAM aims to increase public awareness on myopia as a growing epidemic among children, in addition to upskilling eyecare practitioners with the necessary toolkit to actively participate in managing myopia.
OCI, along with the support of TEAAM members (Essilor, Hoya, Zeiss, Menicon, and Seed), has developed myopia awareness animation films. There are five short animation films in seven Indian local languages (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Bengali and Kannada).
English-language versions can be found at the links below.
- Sunlight Exposure
- Less Gadget Time
- Comprehensive Eye Exam
- Spectacles for Myopia Management
- Orthokeratology for Myopia
Second Annual Myopia Action Month Planned for September 2024
Myopia Profile announced the return of Myopia Action Month in September 2024. This global event is poised to deliver 30 days of tailored education, industry collaboration, and encouragement to empower eyecare professionals (ECPs) to more effectively address the disease, with the aim of helping to counter growing prevalence rates. The global initiative aligns with the World Council of Optometry’s advocacy for myopia patient care and is fully supported by Myopia Profile’s visionary sponsors.
This year’s program features two educational tracks, “Foundations” and “Advanced,” each offering an on-demand package of four 15-minute-recorded lectures covering a variety of topics. Sponsor product videos will accompany Myopia Profile’s science-based lectures to support practical understanding. Additionally, expanded social media activities will encourage ECPs to post, share, and discuss Myopia Action Month, while new and existing resources will further support ECPs in refining their myopia management strategies.
More information about Myopia Action Month, including how to register at no cost, will be published on myopiaprofile.com in the coming months.
Art Optical Announces Travel Grant Availability for 2024
Art Optical Contact Lens, Inc. has announced that a limited number of Specialty Contact Lens Travel Grants remain available for 2024 events.
In partnership with Contamac, Art Optical offers travel grant opportunities to optometry residents, third- and fourth-year optometry students, and newly practicing ODs who have an interest in specialty lens fitting. To be considered for a travel grant, applicants can present a case study, technical article, or scientific poster, and submit the application and related requirements. Art Optical’s technical team will review all submissions and select winners based on the relevance of the topic to current or future trends in specialty lens fitting, practice, or research.
Travel grants may be used toward travel and registration expenses at one of the following professional 2024 meetings: Cornea & Contact Lens Advancing Skills Symposium (CLASS), American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control/Vision by Design, or the American Academy of Optometry.
Meeting details, application deadlines, previous winners, and grant applications are available at artoptical.com/travelgrant.