Myopia is a multifactorial condition, and the predominant theory is that relative peripheral hyperopic defocus (RPHD) is a leading cause of myopia progression. However, interventions that reduce RPHD only slow progression by ~50%, so other factors are probably involved.
- Date: May 17th, 2025
- Time: 09:00 – 09:30
- Location: Linhart Hall
About Bruce Evans
Professor Bruce Evans has practised as a community optometrist for over 40 years and is Visiting Professor to City, University of London and to London South Bank University. From 1998-2023 he was Director of Research at the Institute of Optometry, where is he currently Senior Research Fellow. He is a Fellow of: College of Optometrists, American Academy of Optometry, European Academy of Optometry, and British Contact Lens Association. He has authored over 270 scientific and professional papers, nine editions of optometric textbooks, over 145 presentations at scientific conferences, and over 250 invited CPD lectures. His main areas of research are myopia control, dyslexia and vision, binocular vision (orthoptics), children’s vision, contact lenses, computer vision syndrome, and headaches. In 2022 he was awarded Life Fellow of the College of Optometrists in recognition of outstanding contribution to the optometric profession, and in 2023 a Lifetime Achievement Award of the Association of Optometrists.
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