Introduction At Malaya Optical, we are committed to enhancing your vision care experience, and we constantly strive to stay at the forefront of the latest advancements in eye health and vision correction. Recently, we had the privilege of participating in the Global Orthokeratology & Myopia Control Conference (GOMCC) held in Singapore in September 2023. So in today's topic we we will be discussing about Nurturing Vision: Insights from GOMCC Singapore 2023. This biennial event brought together optometrists, researchers, and experts from around the world to discuss crucial aspects of myopia control, with a particular focus on children. In this blog post, we will share some of the key takeaways from this enlightening conference and provide essential information about myopia and orthokeratology (ortho-k). Understanding the Myopia Epidemic Myopia, commonly known as…
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