What is Myopia?

Myopia, also called near-sightedness, is a common eye disease, whereby objects far away appear blurry and out of focus¹. This can make it harder for your child to concentrate at school and to have a carefree experience at play.

Illustration of a Myopic Eye

If left untreated in children, myopia can lead to significant and lasting vision problems in the future².

Did you know? Myopia can be slowed down, not only corrected?

Single vision spectacles lenses only correct a child’s vision, providing clear vision, however they do not help to slow down myopia progression. MiYOSMART spectacles lenses are an innovative treatment solution that provides clear vision, while simultaneously slowing down myopia progression in an easy, safe, effective and non-invasive way³.

Myopia is best managed early to avoid long term vision issues.

Evidence you can trust. That’s MiYOSMART.

The results of a 2-year clinical study showed that the daily use of MiYOSMART spectacle lenses slowed down myopia progression on average by 60%, compared to wearing standard single vision spectacle lenses³.

Moreover, the 6-year follow-up clinical study revealed that the myopia management effect was sustained over 6-years, demonstrating that there is benefit in wearing the spectacle lenses long term⁴.

How do MiYOSMART spectacle lenses work?

MiYOSMART spectacle lenses use the revolutionary D.I.M.S. Technology to correct the myopic refractive error and provide clear vision.

D.I.M.S. Technology uses a honeycomb-shaped segment treatment area (‘defocus zone’) to slow down myopia progression, and a clear zone (‘focus zone’) with your child’s prescription. The focus zone provides clear vision and the defocus zone manages myopia at the same time.

Myopia is a growing problem and global concern.

The incidence of myopia is expected to increase significantly as lifestyles change, with children taking part in more near-work activities like using digital devices, studying, reading, and spending less time outdoors. Hereditary, behavioural, and environmental factors also play a part.

An estimated 5 billion people, or half of the global population, could be affected by shortsightedness by 2050⁵.

Research shows that more time spent on near-work activities is associated with a greater likelihood of myopia⁶

Care goes beyond the lens

Spending more time outdoors

Most Eye Care Professionals recommend spending at least 2 hours a day outdoors, to reduce the risk of myopia progression⁷.

Seek regular eye checks

Get your child’s eyes checked regularly to ensure myopia or other vision problems are detected and treated early. Be conscious of your child’s tendency to hide or downplay their vision problems.

Give eyes a break

Reduce your child’s eye strain by reminding them to take regular breaks from screen time and short-sighted activities. Encourage the 20-20-20 rule – every 20 minutes look at an object at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds⁸.