Ocumetra

02/10/2025

A new summary report from the Global Myopia Public Health Summit highlights urgent gaps and opportunities in combating the worldwide rise of myopia.

📈 Myopia rates continue to climb, yet many regions lack reliable data and access to cost-effective interventions.
🌍 Large-scale government initiatives — including school vision screening, outdoor activity promotion, and public awareness campaigns — show promise for slowing progression.
💡 The report calls for stronger practitioner education, improved data collection, and evaluation of intervention cost-effectiveness to guide sustainable strategies.

Read the paper:

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes myopia as a significant public health concern, as its prevalence has been rising at an alarming rate worldwide. In the WHO's Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Avoidable Blindness and Visual Impairment 2014-2019, myopia has already been identified...

26/09/2025

🌟 A major leap forward for children’s eye health and the future of vision care.
👏 Congratulations to everyone involved: Essilor, regulators, researchers, and innovators who made this milestone a reality.

17/09/2025

Big shoutout to our Director of Professional Affairs, Corrina McElduff, OD, who’s giving an overview of mEYE® Suite and Ocumetra to Review of Myopia Management's Mastering hashtag training program this afternoon!

We’re excited to share how our tools are helping ODs take myopia management to the next level. 🚀

12/09/2025

Headed to Vision Expo West in Vegas? Come visit us to see how mEYE® Suite is helping eyecare professionals streamline hashtag care, communicate with clarity and practice with confidence!

Find us -> Launchpad Zone LP23 | Topcon Healthcare Booth F11065

Our team will be on hand to share how mEYE® Suite is making an impact:
🔍 Helping practices achieve stronger uptake in myopia treatment
📊 Supporting ECPs in building greater confidence in their clinical decisions
⏱️ Enabling practices to save valuable chair time at each visit

Schedule a time to explore how your clinic can raise its game with mEYE® Suite: https://ocumetra2.pipedrive.com/scheduler/ml1X7aFW/ocumetra-meye-suite-demo-vew

09/09/2025

Introducing Myopia SOS: Advice from your Agony Aunt & Uncle—a new hashtag podcast from Myopia Profile and Ocumetra, hosted by Dr. Kate Gifford and Dr. Ian Flitcroft

Every two weeks, Kate & Ian get real about the messy, nuanced moments of myopia care—sharing practical, evidence-based strategies you can use in clinic tomorrow. Expect candid case discussions, what-works/what-doesn’t, and communication tips to bring parents onside (with a healthy dash of wit).

🎧 Listen on https://www.myopiaprofile.com/podcasts/myopia-sos-part1-off-the-naughty-step, Spotify, and Apple podcasts.

💬 Have a case that’s been bugging you?
Send an anonymised summary to podcast@myopiaprofile.com for a chance to be featured.

24/07/2025

The Ocumetra team had the pleasure of visiting Ocean Optometry in Halifax, Canada, recently!

A big thanks to Euan and Alicia for the warm welcome, great vibes, and a splash of East Coast eye care brilliance! ✨

📸 From left to right in the picture: James Loughman, Alicia Austin, Euan McGinty, and Liadain Murphy.

04/07/2025

Wishing all our American ECP partners a joyful 4th of July! Enjoy the celebrations and thank you for making a difference in managing children's myopia with Ocumetra.🎉

02/07/2025

🚨 Upcoming Virtual Panel: MORE THAN WORDS | Supercharging Myopia Care
📅 Tuesday, July 15
🕗 8:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM PST

Join Dr. Samantha Hornburger, Dr. Brianna Rhue, and Dr. Corrina McElduff for an engaging, case-driven conversation on what truly fuels success in myopia management.

What you’ll gain:
✅ Tips to talk through tough parent conversations
✅ Real case examples and how to handle them
✅ Tools to deliver tailored care
✅ Communication that drives action and follow-through

Limited spots available - reserve yours today!



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30/06/2025

Come Find your 🍫 “Suite” Spot at the Association of Optometrists Optofair!
Swing by the Ocumetra stand [86] to discover how mEYE Suite is making myopia management smoother, smarter, and "suiter".
- Save chair time at initial and follow-up appointments (1)
- Unwrap a sample patient report
- Enjoy a “Suite” Irish treat from Butlers Chocolate 😋
We’re simplifying myopia management and the conversations that come with it.
Come say hi. Your taste buds (and your clinic) will thank you.
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1. 2024 User Report

19/06/2025

🚨 Virtual Panel: MORE THAN WORDS | Supercharging Myopia Care
📅 Tuesday, July 15
🕗 8:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM PST

Join Dr. Samantha Hornburger, Dr. Brianna Rhue, and Dr. Corrina McElduff for a case-based, virtual panel discussion on what really drives success in myopia management.

What you’ll walk away with:
✅Tips for handling tough parent conversations
✅Real case studies and how to handle them
✅Tools to build stronger relationships with families
✅Communication strategies that drive action and compliance

Because great care isn't just about the treatment - it’s about how you communicate it.

Spots are limited - grab yours now!
Your future self (and your patients) will thank you.



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18/06/2025

NEW USER TRAINING DATE ADDED: 26th June!
Don’t miss this chance to learn from our resident expert, Corrina McElduff, in a live session packed with insider tips - from setup to standout results.

📅 Thursday 26th of June
⏰ 4:00 PM GMT | 11:00 AM EST | 8:00 AM PST
"Master it today. Make a difference tomorrow."

👉 Drop us a DM or comment “add me” below and we’ll send you the registration details!


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19/05/2025

Myopia Control🚦Green Light —Yet Why Aren’t We Moving?

In the latest episode of The OT Podcast, our Chief Innovation Officer, Mr. Ian Flitcroft brought traffic metaphors, time-travelling Einsteins, and a sharp dose of truth about myopia management to the mic.

His message?
We’re sitting at the green light with proven treatments, yet much of the world’s still stuck in neutral. 😬

Optometry isn’t just part of the solution—it is the solution. We have the tools. What we need now is awareness, confidence, and the will 💪 to drive change.

BIG thanks to the brilliant Prof. Ian Beasley and Ceri Smith-Jaynes for steering such a thoughtful and fun conversation—and to the OT team for continuing to spotlight the voices moving our field forward.

🎧 Give it a listen, and you’ll understand why it’s time to hit the accelerator on myopia management.
https://lnkd.in/ehMdE-Bf

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In the sixteenth episode of The OT Podcast, we speak to ophthalmologist and co-founder of Ocumetra, Professor Ian Flitcroft, about his research hobby becoming his main focus, his love of analogies, and writing fiction