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🚨 Just Released: The 2025 Myopia Consensus Statement - Interventions To Slow The Progression Of Myopia.
✅ Global input
✅ Evidence-based strategies
✅ Appendix on emerging technologies
🔗Access Here: wspos.org/myopia-consensus-s…
#EyeHealth #MyopiaManagement #Myopia
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Genetic clues in the eyes 👁️
Hannah Scanga explores ocular manifestations of systemic genetic disorders in children at our free WSPOS × SBOP webinar.
18 Nov | 20:00 Brasília / 18:00 EST / 23:00 GMT
e-inscricao.com/sbop/systemi…
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What does the upcoming FDA review of SYD-101 mean for childhood myopia management?
On Oct 30, an advisory committee will discuss atropine 0.01% for slowing myopia in kids 3+.
@OphthalmologyTimes insights on the evidence and implications for clinicians: ophthalmologytimes.com/view/…
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Successful strabismus treatment is about more than straight eyes.
A new editorial bringing together research on binocular vision reminds us that motor alignment, stereopsis, fusion and functional recovery are related, but not interchangeable, outcomes.
frontiersin.org/journals/neu…
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EyeNews journal reviews worth reading
Recent EyeNews reviews highlight research spanning congenital glaucoma, myopia, family support and the wider developmental needs of children with visual impairment.
Thanks @EyeNewsMag
eyenews.uk.com/reviews/journ…
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Treating ROP involves more than just eye outcomes. A study found no major differences in neurodevelopmental issues between infants treated with anti-VEGF vs. laser therapy, but raised concerns about mortality. Prospective follow-up is crucial ophthalmologytimes.com/view/… @OphthTimes
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Cystinosis: From Consensus to Clinical Understanding🎙️ In Episode 113
🎧 Listen to the podcast (in Portuguese):
sbop.com.br/medico/sbopcast/…
📄 Read the WSPOS Consensus Statement:
wspos.org/wp-content/uploads…
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When treating amblyopia, should glasses & patching start together or one at a time? 🤔 A trial shows both improve visual acuity, but early glasses may boost stereoacuity!
Read the @EyeNewsMag review: eyenews.uk.com/reviews/journ…
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🎉 Congrats to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for winning the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine! Their groundbreaking work in optogenetics is transforming neuroscience and eye care. 👁️✨
Read more: eyewire.news/news/2026-nobel…
Via @EyewireNews
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👁️ From Consensus to Clinical Practice
@OphthoMag looks at how the WSPOS Myopia Consensus Statement has helped shape the conversation around childhood myopia and where implementation still needs to catch up.
🔗 theophthalmologist.com/issue…
#Myopia #PaediatricOphthalmology
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A few highlights from WSPOS x EURETINA Paediatric Retina Day in Vienna!
🌟 It was amazing to unite paediatric ophthalmology & retina experts.
Thanks to @EURETINA and everyone who contributed!
📸 Two societies. One vision. Better outcomes for children.
#PaediatricOphthalmology
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Can accommodative function help spot kids at higher risk of #myopia progression during orthokeratology?
A study found lower monocular accommodative measures linked to greater axial elongation. More research needed! 📈👀 Read the study: ovid.com/jnls/claojournal/fu…
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Bridging Subspecialties for Global Impact: Inaugural WSPOS X EURETINA Paediatric Retina Day Debuts Today. euretinacongressdaily.org/br…
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👁️ Almost there! Tomorrow, we kick off WSPOS × EURETINA Paediatric Retina Day in Vienna!
📅 3 Oct 2026 | 📍 VIECON, Vienna
View the programme - wspos.org/wspos-x-euretina-p…
💻 Can’t join us in person? Virtual tickets are available! 🌍
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🌍 Only one week to go until #WorldSightDay2026!
Join @WSPOS on 8 October 2026 in supporting @IAPB1’s global #LoveYourEyes campaign.💙👶✨
▶️ iapb.world/world_sight_day
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Will we see you in Vienna this weekend?
👁️ WSPOS Regular In-Person/Virtual: €100
🎓 WSPOS Trainee/Nurse In-Person/Virtual: €50
Already registered for the full EURETINA Congress? Paediatric Retina Day is included!
Register Today: wspos.org/wspos-x-euretina-p…
@EURETINA
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New research suggests that subretinal fluid identified in otherwise healthy infants does not appear to be associated with adverse visual outcomes.
Read more: aao.org/education/editors-ch…
📰 Via AAO – Editors’ Choice
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Will we see you in Vienna this weekend?
👁️ WSPOS Regular In-Person/Virtual: €100
🎓 WSPOS Trainee/Nurse In-Person/Virtual: €50
Already registered for the full EURETINA Congress? Paediatric Retina Day is included!
Register Today: wspos.org/wspos-x-euretina-p…
@EURETINA
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