A Growing Global Challenge
Childhood myopia, or nearsightedness, is increasing at an alarming rate. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 5 billion people could be affected with Myopia by the year 2050. In India, studies estimate that almost half of urban children aged 5 to 15 years of age may develop myopia by mid-century.
For Eye Care Professionals (ECPs), this trend demands more than just correcting refractive errors. It calls for a proactive, management and focused approach that prioritizes long-term eye health.
Why Early Intervention Is Important
Myopia isn’t just about blurry distance vision. It occurs when the eyeball grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina. If left unmanaged, the condition can progress and lead to high myopia, significantly increasing the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as:
- Retinal detachment
- Glaucoma
- Myopic macular degeneration
- Cataracts
The severity of these risks grows with higher levels of myopia. This makes it important for ECPs to manage the progression of Myopia in children before reaches advanced stages.
MiYOSMART: A Practical, Proven Solution for Myopia Management
Developed by HOYA Vision Care in collaboration with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, MiYOSMART lenses offer a child-friendly, non-invasive solution to manage myopia progression. Unlike standard eyeglasses that only correct vision, these innovative lenses help slow abnormal eye growth.
How DIMS Technology Works
The science behind MiYOSMART lies in its patented Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) Technology:
- Central clear zone: Provides sharp, clear vision as per the child’s prescription.
- Surrounding defocus segments: Hundreds of tiny defocus segments create a consistent myopic defocus, encouraging the eye ball to slow down its elongation.
Clinical studies over six years have shown that MiYOSMART lenses can slow myopia progression by an average of 60% in children aged between 8 to 13 years . Importantly, no rebound effect was observed after discontinuation. Parents can therefore be assured that the benefits are sustained and long-lasting.
These lenses are also lightweight, durable, impact-resistant, and visually similar to regular spectacle lenses, making them ideal for children.
Designed for Everyday Life : MiYOSMART Variants
To meet individual lifestyle needs, the MiYOSMART range includes specialized variants:
- MiYOSMART Chameleon: A photochromic lens that adapts quickly to changing light conditions indoors and outdoors.
- MiYOSMART Sunbird: A polarized lens suitable for outdoor comfort, offering superior glare reduction and visual clarity while blocking harmful sunlight.
Both solutions provide full UVA and UVB protection, combining visual correction and management of myopia progression.
Partner with HOYA to Combat Myopia
As myopia rates continue to rise, especially among children, it’s more important than ever for Eye Care Professionals (ECPs) to offer effective, evidence-based solutions. HOYA’s MiYOSMART lenses, powered by patented DIMS technology, offer a clinically proven way to slow myopia progression by an average of up to 60%.
By incorporating MiYOSMART into your practice, you can offer your patients not only just clearer vision but also with an effective, non-invasive solution that actively manages myopia. Together, we can make a lasting impact on pediatric eye care and help shape a future of clearer, healthier vision.
Ready to make a difference? Contact us today to learn how you can incorporate MiYOSMART into your practice.