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The renowned American researcher and academic will receive the FOOT award and serve as patron of the 2026-2030 student class.

Welcome to the Optics and Optometry Degree Class

Childhood myopia increases by an average of 0.29 diopters per year in children aged 8 to 12, causing prevalence to double in just three years (from 12.3% to 28.7%), according to a study by the UPC's Vision, Optometry and Health group. The findings show that family socioeconomic status directly influences this increase and warn that girls experience a faster progression of eye growth than boys.

The manual, published by McGraw Hill and funded by the COOOC, offers a practical approach to low vision based on clinical cases and the experience of various professionals.

Terrassa's Plaça Vella hosted a new edition of the Eye Care Marquee, offering free vision checks, prevention advice, and information on Òptics pel Món's cooperation initiatives.

FOOT faculty and researchers are participating as scientific committee members, moderators, and speakers at the III Mediterranean Vision Conference, held on October 16 and 17.