Parents and patients sought to form myopia focus group

Researchers at the University of Bradford have started a patient and participant focus group to find out how myopia affected young people.

Families are being sought to share their opinions, experiences and concerns, as well as for involvement in discussions about diagnosis, management and new research.

Dr Neema Ghorbani Mojarrad, lecturer at the University of Bradford and locum optometrist, said: ‘People may not be aware that myopia can have a greater impact than whether or not you need glasses, which is why this research is so important. There have been significant developments in how we can treat myopia, which we want to raise awareness of.’