Myopia—often called short-sightedness—has surged to become one of the most common causes of visual impairment worldwide. As incidence rises in children and adults alike, it has become a pressing public health issue demanding awareness and action. According to Gary Rodney, founder and creator of Smart Vision Optometry, Master of Optometry, Behavioural Optometrist and Fellow of…
Why This Matters Myopia (short‑sightedness) is rising globally, especially among children. It’s not just about needing glasses — high myopia increases risks of eye disease later in life. A proactive approach is now possible: orthokeratology (Ortho‑K) combined with behavioural optometry and vision therapy offers a way to manage and slow the progression of myopia, while…
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is on the rise at an alarming rate. What was once a relatively uncommon condition is now affecting nearly a third of the global population, and projections suggest that by 2050, half of the world’s people may have a significantly high degree of myopia. Australian Smart Vision behavioural optometrist Gary Rodney, a…
Insights from Smart Vision Behavioural Optometrists on Myopia Management Despite significant advances in myopia control, many still perceive short-sightedness as an unavoidable condition. Gary Rodney, founder of Smart Vision Optometry in Sydney, and Jacquie Gattegno, principal senior Smart Vision behavioural optometrist at Eyes InDesign Smart Vision Optometry Bondi, emphasise the importance of understanding myopia and…
Myopia is the most common eye disorder in the world, and the biggest cause of visual impairment, especially in children, according to Australian behavioural optometrist Jacqueline Gattegno
Most stereotypes are based on prejudice, but occasionally, one pops up that’s based on fact – even if only remotely. “Smart kids wear glasses” could be among them, at least up to a point. Australian behavioural optometrist Jacqueline Gattegno sheds light on what is known regarding the intriguing link between myopia and IQ.
Nearsightedness Explained Despite advances in myopia control, most people still think that short-sightedness is just something that happens. “Most people think that you’re either short-sighted or you’re not,” says Gary Rodney, an internationally-recognised Fellow of the Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control based in Sydney. “They also see the progression of myopia as being inevitable,…
Nutrition And Nearsightedness Many people will remember their grandmothers telling them to eat carrots for better eyesight, but these ladies were only partly correct. As with so many health-related questions, the answer to the question of what foods can help in the fight against myopia is: “It’s complicated.” Australian behavioural optometrist Jacqueline Gattegno explains the…
Eyes are considered the primary sense because they gather 80% of the information necessary for enabling people to see the world around them. But the other senses, hearing, touch, taste and smell, are not just hangers on that add some colour to a dull picture. They are valuable parts of the team that add perception…
Shortsightedness Prevention, Control And Management A recent growth in the focus on awareness and management of Myopia (shortsightedness) and a new emphasis and direction in terms of treatments evidenced in new studies and developments, seems to have resulted in a new approach to the ever-growing threat to the world provided by this multi-levelled refractive error….
Since 2000 global stress levels have soared to a point where in some countries it affects close to 60% of the population. The WHO labeled it as the epidemic of the 21st century, way before the COVID-19 pandemic sent it spiraling even higher, and studies show stress could be responsible for 95% of visits to…
Anyone who’s had extended periods of poor sleep knows that too little of the right kind of shut-eye leads to feelings of lethargy, irritation and a reluctance to get fully involved in the next day at home or at work. They also know they can’t hide from their companions or colleagues their puffy eyelids, bloodshot…
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