Welcome to the First International MiYOSMART Case Study Contest!

Daniela Goicea is the owner of ophthalmology and myopia control clinic Focus Optic in Bucharest. Daniela specialized along her career in fitting contact lenses, myopia management and treating keratoconus.
Since 2016, Daniela has been President of South-East branch of the European Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (EurOK). At a national level she organized the “Myopia Day” congresses (2018, 2019, 2022, 2024), each with participation of over 150 ophthalmologists and optometrists. Due to accumulated experience, she became a trainer in prescribing soft, rigid, hybrid and orthokeratological lenses. Daniela is a lecturer and speaker across international congresses.

Case study: Unilateral Myopia in a Teenager
Here is a case of a 13-year-old Caucasian female with unilateral myopia. This case considers the questions of when to start myopia management and how do you manage myopia when only one eye presents as myopic?

Martelie Burger is an optometrist with over 18 years of experience in the field of optometry. With a passion for eye care that has taken her across borders, she has spent three years abroad honing her skills and gaining invaluable international experience.
Currently serving as the Private Practice Director for the South African Optometric Association, Martelie, is deeply involved in shaping the standards and practices of optometry in the region. Her commitment to excellence extends to academia, where she has served as an External Examiner at the University of The Free State, assessing final year students, and contributing to the next generation of optometric professionals.
As the proud owner of a private practice, Martelie is dedicated to providing personalized and comprehensive eye care services to her community.

Case study: High Myopic Astigmatism
Management of high astigmatism on young myopic patient. In this case Martelie will be discussing her challenges dealing with the age group and high astigmatism with assessment, dispensing and compliance. Addressing the challenges of this age group involves careful selection of corrective measures, regular monitoring, and close collaboration with parents.

Max Aricochi is an optometrist based in Innsbruck, Austria, with a Master of Science in Vision Science and Business (Optometry) from Aalen University, through collaborations with the New England College of Optometry and Pacific University. Since 2015, Max has been actively engaged in myopia management, focusing particularly on progressive myopia in children. His expertise culminated in the publication of the first German-language logbook on myopia management. Currently, he works at the Kettenbrücke Eye Centre in Innsbruck, where he is responsible for optometric care, the contact lens clinic, and pediatric myopia management.

Case study: Myopia With Intermittent Exotropia
A 6.5-year-old Japanese girl with mild axial myopia and convergence insufficiency presented with blurred distance vision and intermittent diplopia. The initial assessment revealed moderate exophoria and low fusional reserves. The patient was treated with D.I.M.S. spectacle lenses and a 12-week vision therapy program. This case highlights the importance of considering genetic, ethnic, and binocular vision factors when developing effective myopia management strategies for high-risk children.

SooJin Nam is an optometrist representing five practices from Sydney. SooJin’s practice has a strong focus on myopia and binocular vision management.
SooJin provides industry lectures and educational articles, on various advisory panels, previously children's vision clinical supervisor at University of New South Wales school of optometry, served as Treasurer for New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory Optometry Australia, served as the Director of National Eyecare Plus (head office), and is currently a member of the Australian Optometric Panel.

Case study: Early Myopia With Low Visual Acuity
Kaichi first presented as a young 4-year-old at Eyecare Kids with progressing myopia. Myopia in children under the age 6 of years is not very common. In 2023, the International Myopia Institute published recommendations for the management of high myopia in infants and young children. This case considers myopia management in young children as well as myopia management in the context of additional health conditions.

Tang Yan is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Optometry doctor from Beijing, China. Tang is the Deputy Chief Physician and Deputy Director of Optometry and Pediatric Department of Beijing Aier Intech Eye Hospital.
Tang has worked in the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Optometry Departments for 18 years. Working with Professor Xie Peiying (President of the International Academy of Orthokeratology Asia), she has contributed to four published compilation books on contact lenses. At Beijing Aier Intech Eye Hospital, Tang serves 7000 to 8000 patients in outpatient every year. Tang has experience in corneal disease, cataract, glaucoma, fundus disease and eye surgery with over 5000 cases of orthokeratology and over 500 cases of strabismus surgery.

Case study: Early-Onset High Myopia
Myopia in young children is a big concern. Early detection of its onset and progression is crucial for effective management. In this session, Tang will present three cases of early myopia, with onset ages of 1, 2, and 4 years old. These children were treated with MiYOSMART spectacle lenses, and their vision was tracked for over two years. Key questions we'll explore include: Does the MiYOSMART lens negatively impact visual function in young children? Is it more effective and safer compared to other options? And, if MiYOSMART falls short in controlling myopia, what alternative strategies should we consider? Let’s dive into these important issues together.