Myopia Action Weeks 2025 - practical knowledge about myopia management
Short-sightedness in children is no longer an exception - it is becoming a global challenge. Studies show: By 2050, every second person worldwide is expected to be short-sighted. For opticians, this means that those who are informed about effective solutions at an early stage position themselves as responsible healthcare providers - with real added value for young customers.
With the Myopia Action Weeks from September 4 to 19, 2025, Essilor and CooperVision are offering a digital training series for all opticians who want to take a forward-looking approach to myopia management. Participation is free of charge and is worthwhile for beginners and advanced users alike.
A head start through knowledge - the right seminar for every level of experience
The online seminars provide in-depth insights into the origin and development of myopia, show scientifically proven product solutions such as Essilor Stellest or MiSight 1 day and provide practical tips on fitting, communicating with parents and screening children at risk. The topic of "pre-myopia" will also be clearly explained.
The speakers include, among others:
- Marc von der BurgDirector Medical & Professional Affairs, Essilor DACH
- Gudrun WestenbergerMaster optician and Medical Affairs Manager, Essilor
- Michael Bärtschi, specialist in myopia management with contact lenses
- Marcus Bernhard, Education Manager Vision Care, Leonardo DACH
- As well as practitioners from the fields of ophthalmology and ophthalmic optics
Seminars at a glance - flexible & practical
The lectures take place in the mornings or evenings - from the comfort of your own screen. Topics include
- What is progressive myopia - and why is early intervention so important?
- Stellest lenses: mechanism of action, long-term data & everyday experience
- How do we address parents and children correctly?
- Recognizing pre-myopia - but how?
- Contact lenses for children: MiSight 1 day & fitting practice
- Collaboration with ophthalmologists: how it works
Even more knowledge on the Leonardo digital learning platform
If you want to delve deeper, EssilorLuxottica's Leonardo online learning platform offers a comprehensive range of training courses on myopia management and Essilor Stellest lenses - available at any time and free of charge for registered users.
Registration for all live sessions takes place via the Leonardo learning platform. Interested parties simply click on the "Leonardo" area on the MyEssilorLuxottica page. The log-in is identical to the personal MyEssilorLuxottica access. If you do not yet have access to Leonardo, please contact your EssilorLuxottica representative.
Patrick Petzold will answer any questions, Trainer in the Leonardo team; simply send an e-mail to petzoldp@essilor.de.
Those who understand myopia management today are actively shaping the vision of tomorrow. The Myopia Action Weeks offer the perfect opportunity for practical training - with just one hour invested per appointment.
Source: www.essilorluxottica.com
