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Global Myopia Awareness Coalition Welcomes the BCLA as a New Member

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Global Myopia Awareness Coalition Welcomes the British Contact Lens Association as a New Member

 

The Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC) is pleased to announce the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) as its newest professional association member. This partnership expands GMAC’s global network and strengthens its efforts to raise awareness and promote action on childhood myopia worldwide.

As a recognised authority in eye health, BCLA plays a key role in advancing education, knowledge sharing, and professional networking both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Through its Global Ambassadors program, BCLA unites experts from around the world to drive research, foster skill development, and facilitate knowledge exchange—all aimed at improving patient care and promoting best practices in myopia management.


Luke Stevens-Burt, chief executive of the BCLA,
said “For several years the subject of myopia management has been at the forefront of our educational content, featuring prominently at events such as the BCLA Clinical Conference, BCLA Focus and BCLA Asia. We have launched a certificate in myopia management, giving eye care professionals around the world the opportunity to further their knowledge and improve patient outcomes. We are now delighted to have the chance to build further on this work by joining GMAC as an association member, partnering with the ophthalmic sector and eye health associations internationally to increase awareness of the increasing prevalence and consequences of a condition that is expected to affect half the world’s population by 2050.”

We are excited to welcome BCLA as GMAC’s newest member. Their expertise in myopia management, and commitment to advancing eye health will strengthen our collective efforts. Together, we look forward to raising greater awareness of myopia globally, and encouraging timely intervention for better vision outcomes for children,” said Olga Prenat, chair of GMAC.

GMAC, founded to promote public awareness of childhood myopia as a treatable condition, works with the objective to communicate through direct-to-consumer channels and collaborate with governments, NGOs, and healthcare associations to spark vital conversations. GMAC does not promote any specific clinical approaches but encourages parents to engage in proactive discussions with eye care practitioners to protect children’s long-term vision health.

 

For more information on the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition, visit www.myopiaawareness.org

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