Kelvin Grove

Researchers are studying children with myopia to better understand how time spent outdoors and near vision activities affect the progression of their condition. The goal is to measure these risk factors and see how they impact the effectiveness of treatments aimed at slowing myopia. This observational study is led by The University of New South Wales and focuses on improving management strategies for childhood myopia. The study uses a device called Vivior, a wearable clip-on sensor attached to childrens glasses that tracks how long and how close they view objects, as well as the light exposure they receive. This helps collect objective data on their near vision behavior and outdoor time while they undergo myopia control treatment. The study does not involve experimental drugs or invasive procedures. Participants will wear the Vivior device and attend study visits over one year. Researchers will assess near viewing duration and distance, outdoor time, and eye measurements such as refraction and axial length. These evaluations will help understand the relationship between vision habits and myopia progression. The study requires good ocular and general health and language comprehension for consent. Participants adherence and treatment responses will be monitored throughout the year.