THE SMART WAY TO TREAT MYOPIA IN CHILDREN
Myopia, or short sight, occurs when the eyeball grows too fast or is too long. This means the images which should focus on the retina at the back of the eye, focus in front of the retina.
Myopia is a growing problem and of global concern as the long term risks associated with myopia can be significant. Research shows that more time spent on close activities such as studying, reading and using digital devices with less time spent outdoors increases the risk of myopia in children. (1) Having your child’s myopia diagnosed early not only corrects their vision now, but can help slow down the progression of myopia and preserve their vision and eye health for the future.
MIYOSMART lenses are innovative new spectacle lenses designed specifically to slow down the rate of progression of myopia in children. MIYOSMART lenses from Hoya, use D.I.M.S. technology (Defocus Incorporating Multiple Segments technology), which is a non-invasive solution that corrects short sightedness while slowing down the myopia progression by 59% (2). MIYOSMART lenses are child friendly and easy to adapt to while clinically proven to slow down the myopia progression.
MISIGHT contact lenses are also an option if your child is able to handle contact lenses successfully.
TOP TIPS FOR YOUR CHILDS EYE HEALTH
SEEK REGULAR EYE CARE
Make sure your child has regular eye examinations to ensure myopia or any other eye problems are detected and treated early
SPEND TIME OUTDOORS
Research has shown that spending time outdoors and focussing into the long distance may reduce the risk of myopia and it’s progression. (3)
LIMIT THE TIME SPENT ON CLOSE WORK
Take regular breaks from intensive near work to reduce eye strain, particularly from screens and devices.
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References
Global Prevalence of myopia and high myopia and temporal trendsfrom 2000 through 2050. American Academy of Ophthalmology 05/2016 vol 123, no 5
Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments(DIMS) spectacle lensesslow myopia progression: a 2 yr randomised clinical trial. British Journal of Ophthalmology. 29.5.2019
Time outdoors at specific ages during early childhood and risk of incident myopia. Investigative ophthalmology and visual science 2/2017 58(2)