The centre created by EssilorLuxottica and Aravind Eye Hospital aims to revolutionise the early detection and treatment of myopia in children, by integrating lens technologies with the highest standard of patient care
EssilorLuxottica and Aravind Eye Hospital has announced the launch of the myopia excellence centre in Chennai, India. The centre aims to address the growing concerns surrounding myopia and revolutionise its management amongst affected children.
Leveraging the efficiency of Stellest, the centre created by EssilorLuxottica and Aravind Eye Hospital aims to revolutionise the early detection and treatment of myopia in children, by integrating lens technologies with the highest standard of patient care.
Narasimhan Narayanan, Country Head, EssilorLuxottica South Asia, says, “With the world facing a myopia epidemic, early detection and intervention are paramount. Through our Myopia Excellence Centre, we aim to create a standardised and patient-centric environment to ensure that children with myopia receive the best care possible. We have created this space to make myopia management seamless and comfortable for parents and their little ones – through the Centre, Aravind Hospital will prescribe the best myopia control solution available via Stellest. EssilorLuxottica is committed to leverage its 30 years track record in myopia management to push the boundaries of vision technology and contribute to improve the lives of children affected by myopia.”
We are taking a significant step forward in combating the growing myopia epidemic, said Dr Aravind, Chief Medical Officer, Aravind Eye Hospital “With the increasing prevalence of myopia, it is crucial for us to take a proactive approach in addressing this public health issue. Our vision for the Myopia Excellence Center is to provide our young patients with advanced, evidence-based treatments.”
The center will be supported by a team of ophthalmologists and optometrists dedicated to myopia management via detection, education, counselling, dispensing and follow up. This multidisciplinary team will collaborate closely with patients to provide tailored treatment plans, monitor myopia progression, and offer innovative solutions to slow down its advancement. The center will also play a crucial role in advancing myopia research, publication of scientific papers, and collaboration with leading academic institutions and industry partners.
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