International Myopia Institute

Advancing myopia research and education to prevent future vision impairment and blindness. Founded by BHVI Ltd as a non-profit project.

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As a Taskforce Member on the IMI 2025 Interventions for Controlling Myopia Onset and Progression paper, Prof. Goto delivered a short presentation on its findings.

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The International Myopia Institute was pleased to be represented at BCLA Asia 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.

Prof. So Goto attended the conference on behalf of the IMI, which brought together global experts in contact lens and anterior eye health.

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More than 450 delegates gathered at the TAKANAWA Gateway Convention Centre for a programme of three symposia, free paper presentations and poster sessions, with expert speakers from across Asia, Canada, Australia and the UK.

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Abstract submissions open 1 September 2026 and close 13 November 2026.

To receive updates and be notified when registration opens, join the IMC 2027 mailing list at: https://t.co/fdpokDRonV

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The IMC has been a key forum for myopia research since 1964, bringing together researchers, clinicians, educators, and industry partners from across the globe.

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The five-day programme will include:
- Research presentations
- Hands-on workshops and panel discussions
- A pre-conference Clinical Day offering accredited continuing education
- An exhibit hall showcasing the latest technologies in myopia control

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The 20th International Myopia Conference (IMC 2027) will take place 6-10 March 2027 in Houston, Texas, hosted by the University of Houston College of Optometry.

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IMI is committed to advancing global access to high-quality myopia science and to supporting the next generation of researchers whose work aligns with our mission of evidence-based myopia prevention and management.

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IMI is pleased to support the research of Sander Kneepkens, an ophthalmology registrar and PhD candidate at Erasmus MC, whose doctoral thesis, "Turning myopia inside out: A thorough examination of eye growth, behaviour, and risk," will be defended on 10 June 2026.

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Findings highlight a dramatic increase in myopia prevalence in Europe over the past century, driven by excessive axial eye growth and shaped by education, reduced time outdoors, and increased screen use.

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This expansion reflects the IMI's ongoing commitment to global collaboration and equitable knowledge sharing across the international myopia community.

To explore the translated resources, visit the IMI website at https://t.co/ATMUWH5vv9

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The International Myopia Institute (IMI) website is now available in Chinese, Spanish, and French. 🌐

In addition, IMI’s Clinical Summaries continue to be professionally translated into 15 languages, further supporting global access to key evidence-based resources.

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Expanding access to evidence-based myopia research across language barriers supports eye care professionals, researchers, and educators in applying the latest science within their own clinical and academic communities.

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Applications close: 25 March 2026. To view the full vacancy and apply, visit: https://t.co/XRdA0C9hbj

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A 3.5-year PhD position is now open within the ZonMw Vidi project "Mastering Mendelian Forms of Myopia", a collaboration between Erasmus MC (Rotterdam) and the Institut de la Vision (Paris), two internationally leading centres in ophthalmology and genetics.

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Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field, with experience in laboratory animal models and a strong interest in translational ophthalmic research.

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It is available through the Mivision education portal and Optometry Australia websites. To listen, visit: https://t.co/fgtSbItEkC

Note: This podcast is intended exclusively for registered eye care practitioners.
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The latest episode of Talking Eyes with Lien Trinh is now available, featuring IMI Executive Director Dr. Nina Tahhan.

This episode is part of a practitioner-only series, and focuses on corneal approaches to myopia management.