(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS) is proud to announce the beginning of HCAPS's Myopia Week of Action, taking place from August 18-24, 2025. The Myopia Week of Action aims to increase awareness about the growing prevalence of myopia and to highlight the importance of early detection and comprehensive eye exams for effective disease management.
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision disorder that is rapidly increasing in prevalence among children. Once considered an inconvenience, myopia is now seen as a serious eye health issue that can increase the risk of vision-threatening conditions later in life. HCAPS has been actively engaged in myopia advocacy, including sponsoring a 2024 study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), which emphasized the need for a coordinated national approach to address this public health challenge.
"Myopia is a significant concern for the long-term health of our children's eyes," said Dr. David Cockrell, Chairman of HCAPS. "Myopia Action Week is a crucial opportunity for us to educate the public and advocate for the necessary steps to manage this issue. By working together, parents, educators, medical providers, and policymakers can ensure children receive the early and comprehensive eye care they need."
We invite everyone to visit our Myopia Week of Action homepage, where you can:
- Share Your Story: Tell us how you, your family, or your patients have been affected by myopia.
- Access Resources: Find valuable educational materials and tools for sharing Myopia Action Week on your channels.
- Voice Your Support: Join our call to action and urge the HHS to prioritize a national strategy for myopia management.
Early diagnosis and treating progression are crucial to mitigating adverse health outcomes from myopia. HCAPS encourages parents to schedule regular comprehensive eye exams for their children and to promote healthy visual habits, such as limiting near-work engagement on digital devices and increasing time spent outdoors.
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About the Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety
The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety (HCAPS) was founded in 2018 to advocate for patient safety and to protect and defend the doctor-patient relationship as the essential foundation of personalized health care decision-making. For more information, please visit www.PatientSafetyToday.com.