Kelvin Grove

Researchers are studying children with myopia to understand how near vision behavior and time spent outdoors affect the success of treatments aimed at slowing myopia progression. The study addresses a gap where previous treatments have not fully controlled myopia progression, possibly because important risk factors like outdoor time and near vision habits were not adequately managed. The goal is to help doctors better manage these risks and improve treatment outcomes for children with progressive myopia. The study uses a device called Vivior, a wearable clip-on sensor attached to the child's glasses. Vivior objectively measures how long children spend focusing on close objects, the distance of near viewing, and the amount of ambient light exposure. Children undergoing myopia control treatment will wear this device to provide accurate data on their visual habits. The study focuses on children aged 6 to under 14 years who have myopia and are receiving treatment to slow its progression. Participants will be monitored over a 12-month period, during which researchers will measure near viewing duration, near viewing distance, and outdoor time using the Vivior device. The study involves tracking visual behavior and light exposure while children continue their myopia control treatment. This data will help assess how these factors relate to the effectiveness of myopia control therapies, with the aim of guiding better clinical management of childhood myopia.