European Academy of Optometry and Optics

Join us for a highly informative webinar presented by Professor Robert F. Hess, an expert in vision science, as he explores the interaction between amblyopia and myopia management using DIMS (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments) lenses.

This webinar will focus on two key questions:

Could peripheral defocus from DIMS lenses induce peripheral amblyopia in young myopes?
Are there contraindications for managing myopia in children undergoing patching therapy for amblyopia?
Professor Hess will share insights based on the latest laboratory research, offering valuable knowledge for Eye Care Professionals dealing with these complex vision conditions.

Webinar Details:

🗓️ Date: Thursday 24th October 2024 @ 6.30 CEST

⚠️ Limited spaces available – reserve your spot now!

This webinar is proudly sponsored by HOYA Vision Care, a global leader in optical technology.

About the Lecturer: Professor Robert F. Hess
Professor Robert F. Hess is the past Director of Research at McGill University’s Department of Ophthalmology and founding Director of the McGill Vision Research Unit. He holds additional positions as an associate faculty member in McGill’s Departments of Psychology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery.

Before establishing the McGill Vision Research Unit in 1990, Professor Hess was a Welcome Senior Lecturer at the University of Cambridge and a Meres Senior Fellow for Medical Research at St. John’s College, Cambridge. He has earned numerous accolades, including the Eldridge-Green Medal from the U.K.’s Royal College of Surgeons and the Champness Lecture, among others.
With over 450 peer-reviewed publications, his research spans a wide range of topics in visual processing—such as spatial, temporal, and motion processing—and he utilizes advanced techniques like psychophysics, neuroimaging, and transcranial magnetic stimulation. His work on visual plasticity and amblyopia has led to the development of a groundbreaking treatment, effective even in adults, which has recently been approved by Health Canada.

About HOYA Vision Care
As a global leader in optical technology, HOYA Vision Care is committed to providing innovative vision care solutions across all stages of life, with a special focus on Myopia Management. With the prevalence of myopia expected to reach 5 billion people by 2050, HOYA Vision Care is leading the charge in addressing this growing issue, particularly in children under the age of 10, where myopia progression is most rapid.
This year, HOYA Vision Care has partnered with the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) to deliver a series of high-quality professional education webinars and lectures aimed at sharing the latest insights and progress in myopia management with Eye Care Professionals around the world.
“Our children deserve better—the impact of myopia on their education and quality of life should not be overlooked,” said Alexandre Montague, CEO of HOYA Vision Care. “The success of MiYOSMART is only the first step. We’re calling for increased efforts to raise awareness and educate both professionals and parents about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.”
With 43 laboratories, 20,000 employees, and operations in 110 countries, HOYA Vision Care remains at the forefront of optical excellence and is proud to be the Educational Partner of the EAOO this year, further strengthening its support of the global eye care community.