World Medical Congress on Myopia Control

Registration to the event will give access to all six episodes of this first season. You will be able to watch all programming live and/or on demand.

Myopia has become a matter of global ocular health, affecting individuals of all ages, with a particularly noticeable increase among children and young people. Our congress, exclusive to professionals graduated in medicine, aims to provide a unique platform for ophthalmologist experts to delve into the understanding of factors associated with the advancement of myopia, its impacts on quality of life, and to enhance strategies for control and treatment.

August 05, 2023 | Environmental Control

November 04, 2023 | Atropine

December 9, 2023 | Eyeglasses

February 03, 2024 | Soft Contact Lenses

May 04, 2024 | Orthokeratology

August 03, 2024 | All Breakthrough in the Myopia Control

We warmly invite you to join us at this unique event. If you wish to be at the forefront of advancements in myopia control, contribute to a society with better ocular health, and connect with inspiring professionals from around the world, take your spot here!

Episode 1 - Environmental Control

August 05, 2023 at 8h30 Eastern Time

05 de Agosto de 2023, às 09h30 (Hora de Brasília)

Environmental aspects and myopia progression

1. Introduction to myopia epidemic

Rafael Iribarren (Argentina)

2. Internal and external environmental factors and their influence on myopia

Pei-Chang Wu (Taiwan)

3. Environmental policies to reduce myopia progression.

Moatez Bilah (Argelia)

Panelists

Carlos Arce

Célia Nakanami

Celso Cunha

Galton Vasconcelos

Richard Hida

President:

Dr. Tania Schaefer

Organizing committee:

Dr. Fernando Abib

Dr. Paulo Ricardo de Oliveira