Myopia: “ The Biggest Eye Health Threat of the 21st Century.
The rate of myopia prevalence has doubled over the past 20 years.
By 2050, half of the world’s population is projected to be myopic – and 1 billion are expected to have high myopia.
70% of those with high myopia will develop retinal disease in their lifetime with an increased risk of blindness.
Global economic burden of myopia in 2019 wasd estimated to be $478 Billion.
By 2050, this will rise to $1.2 Trillion.
The My Myopia Management App provides education on myopia control and some treatment options, such as Orthokeratology, MiSight Contact lenses, Atropine. The app assesses the risk factors for the progression of myopia based on 15 questions and provides some treatment options, which can be discussed with your local optometrist. The app also provides the ability to track your child’s prescription over time and your axial length of your child’s eyes. The app is designed to educate and raises awareness of myopia control and we believe together we can work together to slow the progression of myopia. We believe that every dioptre of power matters!
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