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MYOPIA FACTS
WHAT IS CHILDHOOD MYOPIA
IMPACT ON SOCCER PLAYERS
WHAT IS CHILDHOOD MYOPIA
Commonly known as short-sightedness/near-sightedness, Myopia is the leading cause of permanent blindness worldwide. By 2050, it's estimated that 50% of the world’s population will have Myopia. It causes blurred distance vision usually starting in childhood and progressively worsens. Some children are born nearsighted, while some don’t become nearsighted until their teen years. Lifestyle and family history are the 2 main risk factors for a child developing Myopia including low levels of outdoor activity, low levels of light exposure and prolonged reading and gaming on portable devices.
WHY IT NEEDS CORRECTING
IMPACT ON SOCCER PLAYERS
WHAT IS CHILDHOOD MYOPIA
Managing Myopia in its early stages slows its progression, reducing the risk of developing associated conditions later in life such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. Myopia is often discovered in children between ages 8-12. During teenage years, when the body grows rapidly, Myopia may become worse. Children with Myopia might not complain about their blurry vision and parents may not be aware and should have their children's eyes tested regularly by an Optometrist.
IMPACT ON SOCCER PLAYERS
IMPACT ON SOCCER PLAYERS
THE RISKS & SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN CHILDREN
When a young football player can’t see clearly during a practice or game their athletic and technical skills are compromised, resulting in errors and potential injury. Poor vision effects peripheral vision; depth perception, foot-eye coordination and eye tracking ability. Nearsightedness in young football players can blur the boundary lines of the field and a players touch and confidence are negatively impacted.
THE RISKS & SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN CHILDREN
THE RISKS & SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN CHILDREN
People with nearsightedness have a higher risk of detached retina which can cause blindness, so it's vital for people to visit an ophthalmologist regularly. Signs of possible Myopia are: Distance vision becomes blurred difficulty seeing objects far away, signs or blackboards; Moving closer to see television; Not performing as well at school; Tired eyes, headaches & eyestrain; Squinting or screwing up eyes
MYOPIA AFFECTS ACADEMIC & ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
Uncorrected eye disease/Myopia leads to poor vision and high cost of lifelong treatment, presenting significant health and socio-economic burden on individuals and society. It impacts an individuals' ability to function in all aspects of their daily lives resulting in decrease in productivity posing a financial burden and loss of quality of life and impacting physical and mental well-being
GET OUTSIDE! AWARENESS & EDUCATION: OUTDOOR PLAY KEEPS MYOPIA AWAY
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends daily outdoor activity in natural light to reduce a child’s risk for the onset of Myopia and that too much time spent indoors increases a child’s risk of Myopia. 'Amanda The Panda' foreword was written by the pre-eminent eye health specialist and Head, Refractive Surgery, Cornea and External Eye Diseases Service, SNEC Dr Tien Yin Wong (former Executive Director SERI/Medical Director SNEC/Deputy CEO SingHealth & current Founding Head & Chair Professor, Tsinghua Medicine) We will present signed books to participants and sponsors/donors
'THE EYE BALL-SINGAPORE'
EYE BALL GALA
The Eye Ball gala goes hand in glove with our "Eye on The Ball' football-for-health campaign. Based in Singapore, SNEC is one of the worlds largest and most prominent eye health care hospital, operating 'SERI', the worlds leading global eye health research institute. It's annual signature 'Eye Ball' event is a fundraising gala dinner and auction is held in conjunction with SNEC’s 'Vision Save' campaign raising millions of dollars each year. Hear from grateful patients on how donations enabled them to have eye surgery change their lives and to network with key individuals from Singapore’s influential philanthropic, medical, entertainment and business industries. Donations to The Eye Ball go towards supporting VisionSave’s causes such as educating people in areas of saving sight and developing long term understanding of eye diseases and solutions and supporting research and innovation in the field of ophthalmology.
HISTORY OF THE EYE BALL
2025: Ritz-Carlton
2024: Ritz-Carlton
2019: Ritz-Carlton
2018: Ritz-Carlton
2017: Goodwood Park
2016: St Regis
2015: The Fullerton
2014: The Fullerton
2013: The Fullerton
2012: Shangri-La
2011: Four Seasons
SPONSOR OUR VIP TABLE
Gary and Carine Ireland's Soccerfund will attend the event in 2026. Co-sponsoring our table will give you 2 VIP seats at our personal table and free access to the event. Sponsors will hear from grateful patients on how donations changed their lives and will have an opportunity to network with key individuals from Singapore’s influential philanthropic, medical, entertainment and business industries and; Sponsors receive advert/on logo, mention in official Eye Ball Gala program as well as sponsor logo at our clinics and interviews with SNEC key people.
WHERE DOES MY DONATION GO?
EYE HEALTH CAPACITY BUILDING & SOCCER CLINICS
Donations enable us to provide 4 days of soccer clinics. Coaches are not paid and volunteer their time. We provide coaches with air travel, accommodation and meals for 6 nights in Singapore.
Sponsors/partners receive:
- Logo placement on player/coach/doctors T-Shirt/Ball
- Dedicated webpage
- Website logo placement
- Social Media
- Press Releases & Media/PR opportunities
- Post event reviews/articles
EYE HEALTH CAPACITY BUILDING & SOCCER CLINICS
EYE HEALTH CAPACITY BUILDING & SOCCER CLINICS
EYE HEALTH CAPACITY BUILDING & SOCCER CLINICS
Utilizing the benefits of football and exercise and using football as sport for development and as an educational platform to deliver health messages centered around preventable blindness positively impacting eye health and overall wellness of children, Gary, Carine and their volunteer support staff of world renowned coaches along with our partner, a globally renowned leading eye surgeon, to conduct 4 days of free soccer clinics for 100 players, providing coach education, dispersing new/used soccer equipment, signed 'Amanda The Panda' book and providing eye health awareness education centered around preventable blindness and educating players and families of the health and educational benefit of outdoor play. For many years with the approval of Myanmar Ministry of Health & Laos government our optometrist and nurse associates have operated free mobile hospitals in order to improve patients vision and detect cases of preventable blindness:
-3,000 Patient Consultations
-600 Sight Restoring Surgeries
-250 Cataract Surgeries
-Zero Surgical Error Rate
-99% Patients Vision Day 1
-300 Pairs Protective Eyewear
-1,000 Spectacles Dispersed
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