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Myopia Awareness

At Optometry Australia, we’re proud to support optometrists to lead the way in myopia management, ensuring the public have access to the highest quality eye care.

To support the consumer facing Myopia Awareness Campaign, we are excited to present the Myopia Microsite. This exclusive hub provides you with a comprehensive set of tools to stay ahead in myopia management.

Together, we can create lasting change in the way Australians approach eye health, and in doing so, elevate the critical role you play in their wellbeing.

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