Dec. 28, 2021 — The World Council of Optometry (WCO) is partnering with CooperVision to host a virtual event focused on myopia management on Feb. 12.

At the event, industry thought leaders will share their perspectives on myopia management, including:

• Carmen Abesamis-Dichoso, O.D., (Philippines), recipient of the IACLE Educator Fellowship Program, University of Waterloo (Canada), School of Optometry. In addition to her private practice, she has lectured extensively both locally and internationally on myopia management. 
• Thomas Aller, O.D., (United States), visiting scholar and practice owner of Dr. Thomas Aller Optometrist, Inc. Aller is an expert in myopia control and orthokeratology, and a regular contributor to the field of vision science and the development of innovative treatments.
• Philip Cheng, B Optom FIAOMC (Australia), clinical director of Eyecare Concepts, The Myopia Clinic Melbourne. Cheng’s specialties include orthokeratology, myopia control, children’s optometry, specialty contact lenses, and dry eye management.
• Kate Gifford, BAS Hons Optometry, Ph.D., (Australia) earned her graduate degree in contact lens optics in myopia from Queensland University of Technology. A clinician-scientist and peer educator and a co-founder of Myopiaprofile.com, she holds a visiting research fellow position at QUT and is the committee chair and lead author on the International Myopia Institute’s Clinical Management Guidelines.
• Nicola Logan, BSc Hons Optometry, MEd, Ph.D., (United Kingdom), professor, Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences. Logan researches the development, progression, and management of myopia in children and runs a clinical service in myopia management.
• Sara McCullough, BSc Hons Optometry, Ph.D., (United Kingdom), research associate in Optometry and Vision Science at Ulster University (Northern Ireland). She is currently working on the Northern Ireland Childhood Errors of Refraction (NICER) study investigating the progression of refractive error in children and young adults.  

“We are delighted to bring together this dynamic group of industry leaders to discuss the importance of myopia management as a global standard of care,” says Paul Folkesson, WCO president. “Their keen insight will bring clarity and perspective to this multifaceted issue facing millions of adults and children around the world.”
 
WCO and CooperVision recently announced their partnership to raise awareness of myopia progression, including the launch of an myopia management online resource.

To register for the upcoming event on Feb. 12, head here.