Illuminating eye health: Red light can reduce the dioptre of near-sightedness

Abstract

In this episode, Prof. HE Mingguang, Director of the Research Centre for SHARP Vision (RCSV), introduces his team’s research on a new technology named Repeated Low-Level Red Light (RLRL) therapy, that is, a user-friendly, affordable, safe and clinically proven treatment solutions that slow the progression of myopia. Prof. He also shares the news of PolyU joining the Global SPECS Network hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO)! At RCSV, Prof. He and other members shall continue pursuing various impactful and international collaborations, with the goal to create knowledge and solutions for the promotion of healthy life-long sharp vision. 第二集以「眼睛「亮」晶晶：紅光逆轉近視」為題，嘉賓為視覺科學研究中心主任兼眼科視光學院科研眼科講座教授何明光。 何教授於本集介紹其團隊在「重複低強度紅光療法」方面的研究。紅光治療是一種便利、價格合理、安全且經過臨床證實的近視治療方案。何教授亦分享了理大於2024年加入世界衛生組織（世衛）全球SPECS網路的好消息! 何教授及其他 視覺科學研究中心成員將積極探索具影響力的國際合作，致力透過創造知識和解決方案，協助人類維持長久、健康而敏銳的視覺。