CooperVision Leads the Approach in Imaginative and prescient Care Excellence a Profitable Conclusion of the third Asia-Pacific Myopia Administration Symposium (APMMS)

(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE – CooperVision, a world-renowned chief in myopia administration and a worldwide contact lens producer, has efficiently concluded its extremely anticipated third Asia-Pacific Myopia Administration Symposium (APMMS). Held on 10 December 2023, at Marriott Taipei, the flagship occasion gathered greater than 2,000 eye care specialists in-person and nearly throughout the globe, together with from the USA and the UK, in addition to from key myopia epicenters akin to Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan. The symposium fostered discussions on the rising prevalence of myopia, rising interventions for the illness administration, and greatest practices in myopia care, paving the best way ahead in establishing myopia administration as the usual of care, each inside Asia and past. 

The symposium commenced with opening addresses delivered by outstanding eye care leaders: Dr. Lin Pi Jung, President, Common Eye Middle; Dr. Wu Pei Chang, Director, Myopia Remedy and Prevention Middle and Professor, Chang Gun Memorial College; and Ms. Kathy Park, President, CooperVision Asia Pacific. Collectively, they articulated a shared imaginative and prescient to assemble a myopia-resilient future encompassing the exploration of latest interventions, data alternate, and collaboration. The thought-provoking sharing of the leaders set an influential tone for a collection of enlightening periods that adopted in the course of the full-day occasion.

Reflecting on the success of the occasion, Shila Gupta, Myopia Administration Common Supervisor, CooperVision Asia-Pacific, expressed pleasure in regards to the symposium’s profound impression: “As myopia prevalence rises in Asia-Pacific, APMMS 2023 has emerged as a beacon for myopia administration, advocating the necessity for intervention methods. Because the panorama of myopia care continues to evolve, we’re assured that APMMS will function a nexus for the worldwide neighborhood and lead very important conversations within the discipline of myopia administration. At CooperVision, we’re dedicated to supporting options that can form the way forward for myopia administration within the area and globally.”

Divided into three periods adopted by panel discussions, the symposium featured audio system and moderators from main eye care organizations and establishments throughout the globe. 

• Session 1: “Reframing Myopia: A Illness Demanding Pressing Remedy” mentioned world traits surrounding myopia administration, the evolution of myopia therapy in kids, and myopia growth in childhood, together with dangers and protecting elements. It emphasised the essential must deal with myopia as a urgent well being concern. The session was moderated by A/Prof. Mark Bullimore, Adjunct Professor, College of Houston and an Impartial Seek the advice ofant; and Ms. Tacy Tune, Head of Skilled Affairs, Myopia Administration, CooperVision Asia Pacific. Presenters included Prof. Nicola Logan, Professor of Optometry and Director of Analysis for Optometry and Imaginative and prescient Science Analysis Group, Faculty of Optometry, Aston College, Birmingham, UK; Dr. Baek Seung-Hee, Director, Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Middle at Kim’s Eye Hospital; Dr. Sayuri Ninomiya, Director, Itami Central Eye Clinic; Dr. Tzu Hsun Tsai, Affiliate Professor of Ophthalmology and Chair of Division of Ophthalmology Nationwide Taiwan College Hospital, Hsin-Chu; and Dr. Wu Pei Chang.
• Session 2: “Empowering Myopia Management: Leveraging Expertise, Analysis, and Actual-World Proof” mentioned developments in myopia administration, real-world insights on managing the illness, and the significance of personalized therapies to satisfy affected person wants. It highlighted the position of expertise and analysis in shaping the trajectory of myopia care and explored methods to empower efficient myopia administration. The session was moderated by Dr. Kate Gifford, Co-founder, Myopia Profile and Visiting Analysis Fellow, Queensland College of Expertise. Presenters included A/Prof. Mark Bullimore; Prof. Nicola Logan; Ms. Elizabeth Lumb, Director, International Skilled Affairs, Myopia Administration, CooperVision; Dr. Lin Hui Ju, Director, China Medical College Hospital; Dr. Leah Johnson, Senior Supervisor, Myopia Administration, CooperVision; Dr. Yu-Hsuan Huang, Director, Shilin Common Eye Middle; and A/Prof. Maria Liu, Affiliate Professor, UC Berkeley Faculty of Optometry, Founding father of the Myopia Management Clinic of UC Berkeley Eye Middle. 
• Session 3: “Constructing a Future-Proof Apply with Myopia Administration” mentioned preventive therapies and patient-centric approaches in myopia administration, and the significance of setting the gold commonplace in myopia care. It offered methods for making a future-proof apply that adheres to the best requirements within the ever-evolving myopia administration panorama. The session was moderated by Dr. Lin Pi Jung and Dr. Kate Gifford. Presenters included Mr. Ian Dolling, Common Supervisor, CooperVision China Cluster; Dr. Maria Liu; Dr. Ng Wei Yan, Guide Ophthalmologist, Singapore Nationwide Eye Centre; and Dr. Foo Li Lian, Guide Ophthalmologist, Medical Assistant Professor, Singapore Nationwide Eye Centre.

As Asia continues to grapple with the rising prevalence of myopia, the necessity for collaborative efforts inside the business has develop into extra urgent than ever. Emphasizing this, Dr. Lin Pi Jung, CEO, Common Eye Middle stated, “APMMS 2023 has not solely marked a big milestone in our collective journey to fight myopia but additionally solidified Taiwan’s position as a hub for data alternate in myopia analysis. Because the official associate for this symposium, Common Eye Middle is proud to contribute to the worldwide dialogue on myopia administration. We consider that collaboration, innovation, and shared insights are key to addressing the challenges posed by myopia. Via occasions like APMMS, we’re dedicated to fostering an setting the place business leaders, specialists, and researchers come collectively to form the way forward for myopia care. Our partnership with CooperVision underscores our shared dedication to make a constructive impression on eye well being worldwide.” 

Via APMMS, CooperVision goals to steer discussions on myopia, greatest practices inside its administration, and medical insights that may advance the care and therapy of the illness. The strategic collaboration with business leaders, together with Common Eye Middle this 12 months, underscores CooperVision’s dedication to addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by myopia.

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CooperVision stays devoted to offering revolutionary myopia administration options. APMMS concluded with a renewed sense of urgency and dedication to handle the rising prevalence of myopia throughout Asia, fostering collaboration and innovation to form the way forward for myopia administration within the area.