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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

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/…

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…

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…

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

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…

SAVE THE DATE - Upcoming joint WSPOS–SBOP webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026 More Details to Follow - Stay Tuned.

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…

At WSPOS, our ethos"Expertise Resides All Around The World"reflects the strength of our global community. We invite you to share your news, updates, or achievements to feature on our website. [email protected] the subject line"WSPOS News for Website".

🎉 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

📣 Abstract Submission is OPEN for #WCPOSVI! Share your research in paediatric ophthalmology & strabismus at the 6th World Congress. 📅 13–15 May 2027 📍 Cancun, Mexico #SOPLA ⏰ Abstract Deadline: 15 Dec 2026 👉 Submit your abstract: wcpos2027.org

👁️ 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

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

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…

Bridging Subspecialties for Global Impact: Inaugural WSPOS X EURETINA Paediatric Retina Day Debuts Today. euretinacongressdaily.org/br…

👁️ 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! 🌍

🌍 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

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

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

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

Can specialized spectacle lenses slow childhood myopia? A study in JAMA Ophthalmology showed kids (6-12) wearing these lenses had less myopia progression: −0.25 D vs. −0.90 D and axial elongation: 0.21 mm vs. 0.45 mm. Findings add to existing research. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…