Heard on social media
Press behind the eye to push the optic nerve back into place.
What science says
You cannot reach behind the cornea. The optic nerve sits far at the back of the eye, and no finger exercise can touch it.
Saoji Vision Care presents
Myopia
Masters
A morning for Nagpur's parents with two of India's leading myopia experts. Bring every question you have about your child's glasses.
“Once glasses are made, your child will see clearly.
But the glasses won't slow the myopia or help prevent future complications.”
Optometrist Yeshwant Saoji
The scale of it
~50% of the world is expected to be myopic by 2050. That is nearly five billion people.
Holden et al., Ophthalmology, 2016
Imagine your child in class, trying to read the blackboard,
“We are looking at a very huge pandemic of myopia.” Optometrist Yeshwant Saoji
What is really happening
It is not just a number.
The eye is growing too long.
As the eyeball stretches, the retina at the back becomes thinner. Past a certain limit, that raises the risk of serious eye problems later in life.
So the real question is not only how clearly your child sees today. It is how fast the eye is growing. That is measured as axial length, ideally every six months, and plotted on a growth chart.
There are tests parents don't know about. The most important: measuring the length of the eye.
Viral reels vs. research
Your feed is full of advice.
Not all of it is true.
And this is just the start. Which option? What to do? How often? You will have a thousand questions.
Some parents ask: we don't have myopia in the family, so can our child get it? Yes.
Heard on social media
Drinking a special kind of water will remove your glasses.
What science says
No study shows this. Myopia is the eye growing longer, and water does not shorten an eye.
Heard on social media
It runs in the family, so nothing can be done.
What science says
Genes play a big role, but so do near work, too little outdoor time and screens. Progression can be measured and slowed.
The cheapest medicine is outside
90minutes of daylight, every day
“Not the parking lot of your building, not the balcony. A big open ground, 90 minutes in daylight. This is the only medicine in the world that can prevent myopia.” Optometrist Yeshwant Saoji
Can myopia be prevented? We hear this question every day.
The Masters
Two experts, one morning, every answer.
Guest expert · from Hyderabad
Dr. Pavan Kumar Verkicharla
Head, Myopia Centre · L V Prasad Eye Institute
- Set up India's first dedicated myopia research lab
- About 70 research papers on myopia
- Named among the world's top 2% scientists (Stanford list, 2024)
- PhD, Queensland University of Technology
Why are more children needing glasses at younger ages? Could your child be next?
- Is it screen time, genetics, lack of outdoor play, or something else?
- Can myopia actually be prevented?
- And what surprising discoveries has the latest research made about protecting your child's vision?
Your host · Nagpur
Optometrist Yeshwant Saoji
Founder · Saoji Vision Care, Dharampeth
- Runs a dedicated myopia control clinic in Nagpur
- Sees children with myopia every day
- Best Optometrist of India award
- A 55-year family legacy in vision care
Your child already wears glasses. But is simply checking their spectacle power enough? How can we slow Myopia progression?
- Could a routine eye examination be missing important clues about your child's increasing myopia?
- What special tests can reveal how fast their eyes are growing?
- Did you know that modern science offers several treatment options to help slow down increasing spectacle power?
What the morning covers
Walk in with questions.
Walk out with a plan.
Dr. Pavan Verkicharla
PresentationOptometrist Yeshwant Saoji
PresentationBoth experts
Open Q&A
- Why your child's number keeps going up, and when it is a warning sign
- Every option to slow it down, explained honestly: who it suits and how often to follow up
- Screens, outdoor time and daily habits: what the research actually says
- How eye length is measured, and what a growth chart predicts for your child
- Open Q&A with both experts. Bring your child's latest prescription
Who should come: parents of children who wear glasses, whose number went up in the last year, or who have myopia in the family.
So what can we do once a child has myopia? First, correct it with glasses so the child sees clearly.
So why not invite someone who is an authority on myopia? I have good news for the parents of Nagpur.
The morning
Three hours. Two talks. Every question.
- WelcomeDoors open at 9:15. Please be seated by 9:30.
- Optometrist Yeshwant SaojiWhat myopia does to a growing eye, and what Nagpur's parents see in the clinic every day.
- Dr. Pavan VerkicharlaWhat the research says about slowing myopia, from India's first dedicated myopia lab.
- Both experts, open floorAsk about your own child. Bring the latest prescription.
- CloseLeave with a clear plan for your child.
Inside Saoji Vision Care
The clinic behind the morning. Measuring, not guessing.
“It was a nice experience for my daughter Manya to wear contact lenses. When I saw the smile on her face on wearing contact lenses it was a wonderful feeling.”
Dr. Jyoti AsraniConsultant Homeopath
“The clinic is an eye opener. I never thought that ‘having good eyesight but poor vision’ was not just philosophical but a factual thing.”
Ganesh KamathStructural Engineer
“He has taken care of our vision for the last 15 years. What we like most is that he constantly updates himself and brings the latest into his practice. Icing on the cake is his smiling and caring nature.”
Dr. Laxmi & Anil ShrikhandePatients for 15 years
Reserve your seat
Sunday, 29 November.
9:30 AM to about 12:30.
₹99 per seat · limited seats
Baniyan Hall, Chitnavis Centre56 Temple Road, Civil Lines, Nagpur 440001
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Questions? WhatsApp +91 93737 72654
Good to know
Questions parents ask
Who should come?
Parents of children who wear glasses, whose number went up in the last year, or who have myopia in the family. Grandparents and teachers are welcome too.
What does ₹99 cover?
Your seat for the full morning: both presentations and the open Q&A. Choose up to 4 seats in one registration.
How do I confirm my seat?
Register on this page. We will send you a link on WhatsApp to pay ₹99 per seat. Seats are given in order of payment.
Will my child's eyes be checked at the event?
No. This is an awareness and Q&A morning, not an eye test. For a full myopia assessment, book an appointment at Saoji Vision Care.
What should I bring?
Your child's latest spectacle prescription or reports, and the questions you most want answered.
Where exactly is it?
Baniyan Hall, Chitnavis Centre, 56 Temple Road, Civil Lines, Nagpur. Map below.
Know a parent whose child wears glasses?
Send them this. It might be the most useful morning of their year.