Myopia Profile has launched Ask Kate, an AI-powered virtual assistant designed to support eye care professionals (ECPs) manage the evolving challenges of childhood myopia. Trained exclusively on Myopia Profile’s extensively referenced and clinically validated content, Ask Kate delivers real-time, succinct, evidence-based responses.
“We created Ask Kate to help busy ECPs cut through the noise of today’s information overload,” said Dr Kate Gifford, co-founder of Myopia Profile. “AI is a powerful tool for learning, but it can also overwhelm users with excessive, sometimes misleading or inaccurate content.”
Ask Kate bridges the gap between clinical depth and practical clarity, drawing from the regularly updated content of MyopiaProfile.com and MyKidsVision.org to speak the language of practitioners while also offering simplified, parent-friendly explanations to support everyday conversations with families.
This is the first phase in Myopia Profile’s AI initiative, with broader access planned as the tool scales and engagement grows.
“Using Ask Kate has been helpful because I trust the source,” said Debbie Jones, Clinical Professor at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, and Lead Clinical Scientist, Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE). “It’s reassuring to have a resource designed specifically for our profession that provides clear, accurate, and research-backed answers tailored to individual needs.”
This is the first phase in Myopia Profile’s AI initiative, with broader access planned as the tool scales and engagement grows. A second version, designed for parents and caregivers through the MyKidsVision.org platform, is currently in development and will feature simplified language and curated links to help families better understand childhood myopia and management options.
