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Myopia Control
‘Short-sightedness’ or ‘nearsightedness’ are the common terms for myopia – a common eye condition that makes distance vision blurry. It usually starts in childhood and gets progressively worse until the child stops growing. We at Opticare offer ground-breaking myopia control treatments in all of our practices
What causes Myopia?
There are two main factors which can mean your child is more at risk of developing myopia – genetic, lifestyle or a combination of both.
Unfortunately, there are a number of factors in the modern lifestyle that can contribute to the development of myopia, such as prolonged near tasks such as reading and screen time at a short distance, low levels of outdoor activity and even poor lighting levels.
Things to look out for…
- Move closer to the TV
- Poor concentration
- Complaints of headaches
- Tired eyes
- Squinting or screwing eyes up
- Reduced performance at school
Slowing Down Myopia in Children
MiYOSMART Spectacles
MiYOSMART is an innovative spectacle lens for myopia management developed by HOYA and is proven to curb myopia progression in children on average by 60% (based on the results of a 2-year clinical trial).
These new kinds of lenses make Myopia Control safe and convenient – and no different from wearing ordinary spectacles. They are a non-invasive solution, easy to adapt to, and are suitable for full-time daily wear for a wide range of activities.
The lenses provide clear vision and constant myopic defocus simultaneously – basically like normal spectacles, they correct your child’s vision for both near and distance, whilst also working to reduce the progression of their shortsightedness.
D.I.M.S. Technology
- Non-invasive management of myopia.
- Reduces myopia progression on average by 60%.
Eye Protection
- Made of polycarbonate with high impact resistance.
- Safe and durable, suitable for active wear.
- Provides comprehensive UV protection for the eyes.
MiYOSMART Coating
- Water repellent – so easy to keep clean.
- Special anti-reflective durable coating.
Worried about Myopia? Take Action.
Our trained optometrists will assess your child’s eyesight and will discuss whether myopia control is an option for them.
MiSight Contact Lenses
While regular spectacles and contact lenses can help your child see clearly, they cannot slow down the progression of myopia. They will need stronger prescriptions as they continue to grow.
MiSight 1-day is a soft, daily disposable contact lens suitable for children, which is proven to slow the progression of myopia.
About MiSight 1 day contact lenses
MiSight 1-day corrects short-sightedness so children enjoy clear, spectacle-free vision AND it has a groundbreaking special optical design which helps to slow down the speed at which myopia progresses.
Over a three-year clinical study of MiSight® 1-day contact lenses in children aged 8–15 years:
90%
of children said they preferred wearing their MiSight® 1 day contact lenses over wearing their spectacles.
90%
of children could handle MiSight® 1-day lenses on their own.
100%
of parents said their children were happy with the experience of wearing contact lenses, including comfort, vision, ease of use and freedom from spectacles.
