Singapore, Oct. 21 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has received funding support of HK$5 million from Vision Science and Technology (VST), a PolyU startup specialised in pioneering myopia control technologies. This significant contribution will support cutting-edge research projects with a focus on innovative interventions for myopia (or short-sightedness) and presbyopia control, enhancing public eye health while further strengthening PolyU's leading position in optical innovation.

The company has successfully developed and commercialised spectacle lenses and contact lenses designed to control the progression of myopia. Supported by the PolyU Micro Fund and the PolyU Tech Launchpad Fund, it obtained a licence from PolyU in...