Myopia Profile announced its international launch of Myopia Action Month 2023. The initiative serves as a platform to bring together eye care professionals (ECPs) from around the world in a collective effort to combat the escalating prevalence of childhood myopia by taking immediate action against the growing epidemic. The program will be marked with free online seminars, lectures by industry experts, and educational resources advancing myopia management as the standard of care.

“The successful launch of Myopia Action Month became a reality thanks to the exceptional support and enthusiasm of the ECP community and our visionary sponsors throughout its conception and development,” said Dr. Kate Gifford, co-founder of Myopia Profile, “Building the program’s curriculum was truly a collaborative effort, with the singular focus of empowering ECPs to turn myopia awareness into action.”

The curriculum was created in conjunction with Myopia Action Month sponsors, as well as in response to ECPs’ interests and feedback collected by Myopia Profile’s custom “Have Your Say” online survey, ensuring practical and clinically relevant learning.

Curriculum assets shaped by ECPs’ feedback include evidence-based and clinically relevant educational materials, practice tools, and online resources. The programming includes:

• Myopia Management Made Simple – a free, one-hour course that is available to ECPs throughout September. The course pulls together the latest myopia research and evidence-based treatment options into a clear, concise, and highly practical format that builds clinician confidence and capability in caring for young myopes.

• The Myopia Action Month Online Seminar Series – resources that showcase the latest in myopia research, treatments, and techniques with internationally recognized experts. A new 90-minute seminar will be launched each week, available live or on-demand. Event times have been chosen to maximize access for ECPs across the world (all times in GMT): Thursday, September 7, 12:30 am to 2:00 am; Tuesday, September 12, 6:30 am to 8:00 am; Tuesday, September 19, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm; and Tuesday, September 26, 10:00 am to 11:30 am.

Each of Myopia Action Month’s four weekly seminars will conclude with a themed lecture from Myopia Profile covering myopia management and practice. Themes include Building Myopia Knowledge, Educating Your Practice Team, Setting Up Your Systems, and Evolving One Step.

Myopia Action Month is backed by several sponsors, each of which have also contributed to the month’s educational program. Premier Sponsors include CooperVision, Topcon Healthcare, EssilorLuxottica, and Johnson & Johnson Vision. Supporting Sponsors are HOYA, Menicon, Ocumetra, SightGlass Vision, and Visioneering Technologies, Inc.

For more information on Myopia Action Month, visit www.myopiaaction.com.

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Thélios announces the acquisition from NEO Investment Partners of Vuarnet, the French high-end outdoor sunglass brand.  

It is Thélios’ first brand acquisition, which marks an important milestone in the development of the LVMH eyewear company, expanding its presence in the luxury eyewear industry through this proprietary brand.

Founded in 1957 by the optician Roger Pouilloux and French ski Olympic gold medallist Jean Vuarnet, the Vuarnet brand has established itself through its craftsmanship, fusing innovation, performance, and timeless style.

Vuarnet is renowned for its know-how, being one of the few eyewear brands to produce its own mineral lenses. Its manufacturing site located in Meaux, has been certified by the French government as “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (Living Heritage Company). Complementing Thélios’ Maisons in terms of brand positioning, Vuarnet’s best-in-class mineral lenses expertise will benefit Thélios to expand its know-how in this area. 

“We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Vuarnet, becoming Thélios’ first proprietary brand” said Alessandro Zanardo, CEO of Thélios, “Vuarnet is a legendary brand, with a unique history that deserves to be preserved and perpetuated. Its iconic design, its unique know-how on mineral lenses and its strong brand values, are a perfect match with our ethos and positioning.”  

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