March 24, 2024 CooperVision announced that its groundbreaking initiative that bridges myopia management access disparities among under-resourced children in the U.S. is underway. The program, now officially named “Generation Sight,” signifies a transformative commitment to enhancing the vision health of both children and their communities. The first children in Boston and Chicago have been successfully enrolled and are currently undergoing treatment, marking a milestone in the initial stages of the program’s implementation.

The initial phase of Generation Sight includes the New England College of Optometry and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in metropolitan Boston and central Massachusetts, and the Illinois College of Optometry in the greater Chicago area. In conjunction with CooperVision, school faculty, residents, and students identify and treat children in need, as well as engage other multidisciplinary partners.

Evaluations will be carried out throughout the year to assess the initiative’s performance and contribute to ongoing enhancements. This process will assist CooperVision in eventual program expansion, reaching more communities and providing myopia management to an even greater number of under-resourced children.