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Trends in Myopia and High Myopia Among Chinese Youth

Study reports 36.6% myopia prevalence and 5.3% high myopia in Chinese children, projecting a rise to 61.3% and 17.6% by 2050.
Written by Amelia Pace

Childhood Blindness in Cambodian Schools for the Blind

Study finds corneal diseases as the leading cause of childhood blindness in Cambodian schools for the blind, with 71.19% of cases being avoidable, emphasizing the need for more effective intervention programs.
Written by Amelia Pace

Quality of refractive error care (Q.REC) in Cambodia

Study found only 35% of dispensed spectacles met optimal quality standards in Cambodia, with 44% of people without refractive error still recommended glasses, highlighting gaps in training and regulations for better eye care.
Written by Amelia Pace
Eye care professional marking pupil position on a boy’s glasses during an eye test.

2023 Global optometry survey highlights variations in eye care  

Global study maps optometry worldwide: how training, regulation, and practice vary across borders and what it means for eye care access
Written by Mayinuer Yusufu