The Global Myopia Ecosystem
From Early Prevention to Policy Change
The Global Myopia Ecosystem, an initiative by Vision Science Academy is a prevention-first, science-driven global framework connecting children, schools, parents, clinicians, and researchers under one umbrella to collectively turn the tide against the global burden of Myopia.
The Ecosystem We Are Building
- 👶 Children
- 👨👩👧 Parents
- 🏫 Schools
- 👩⚕️ Eye Care Professionals
- 🔬 Researchers
- 🏛️ Policymakers
- 👓 Industry Innovators
Core Principles of the Ecosystem
- Convergence of everyone under one umbrella
- Prevention first, treatment when necessary
- Behaviour and environment matter as much as optics
- Schools and Families are the frontline
- Clinics are partners, not the starting point
- Open, transparent, evidence-based guidance
- Global standards with local adaptability
A Silent Epidemic
Myopia is no longer just a refractive error; it is a public health crisis.
We are treating the symptom, but we are failing to stop the surge!
Why Prevention Matters First
In the Global Myopia Ecosystem, we believe that the battle is won before the prescription is written.
Traditional eye care often focuses on correction. We focus on trajectory.
Reducing Pathology
Lowering the ultimate degree of Myopia significantly reduces the lifetime risk of blindness.
Lifestyle Changes
Addressing environmental factors, such as outdoor time and near-work intensity, ergonomic adjustments, before intervention is needed.
Economical Impact
Reducing the long-term financial burden on the global healthcare sector.
We invite Parents, Educators, Clinicians, Researchers, Industries and Institutions to build this ecosystem together.
What Makes GME Different?
- Prevention-led, not product-led
- Neutral and non-commercial
- School- and family-centric
- Evidence-based and globally adaptable
- Designed for scalability with low cost
See Our Footsteps
We update our story every month. Stay informed with our monthly progress by visiting our Ecosystem Dashboard.
Be Part of the Solution
The Global Myopia Ecosystem is not a closed room; it is an open network. Whether you are a Parent, an Educator, a Clinician, a Researcher, or an Industry Innovator, your voice is needed.
Together, we can shift the paradigm from correcting sight to saving it.
Ready to make a difference?