Eye health issues that are making the news - Autumn 2022.
Caffeine metabolite may slow child myopia progression in children
Short-sightedness was observed to progress more slowly in children taking a compound derived from coffee, according to a new study.
Researchers found that taking 7-methylxanthine (7-MX) – a caffeine metabolite licensed as a myopia treatment in Denmark since 2009 – was associated with smaller increases in axial elongation and refractive error.
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The public awareness campaign highlights the importance of childhood eye tests and features the findings of research conducted with Mumsnet users, the UK’s biggest network for parents.
On April 2, leading experts, policymakers, and eye healthcare professionals will come together in London for The College of Optometrists’ AI in Eye Care Summit.